Delfin LNG Pipeline Explosion Probed by Federal Regulators

Feb. 5, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC

Federal investigators are working to determine the cause of an explosion Tuesday at a natural gas pipeline connecting to the proposed Delfin LNG project in Louisiana, according to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.

  • Agency is evaluating what measures may be necessary to ensure safety prior to restarting the pipeline
  • The fire associated with the Delfin Offshore Pipeline has burned out, and the pipeline has been depressurized: PHMSA
  • EARLIER: Pipeline Explodes at Delfin LNG Planned Project in Louisiana

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