H.R. 2613, the Next Generation Pipelines Research and Development Act, establishes a federal demonstration program within the Department of Energy to fund research on advanced pipeline technologies and materials, with a focus on leak detection, corrosion resistance, artificial intelligence monitoring, and cybersecurity across natural gas, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and biofuel pipelines. The bill authorizes $45 million for fiscal year 2026 and $50 million annually through 2030 for competitive demonstration projects, with preference given to those serving rural and underserved communities and leveraging private funding. Additionally, the legislation provides $20-30 million annually for a joint pipeline research program and $10-15 million annually for a National Pipeline Modernization Center between 2026 and 2030. To fund these new initiatives, the bill redirects approximately $455 million from other energy programs while reducing authorized funding for energy efficiency and fossil energy programs by $155 million over the same period. The program prioritizes regional diversity and technological variety in project selection.
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