The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the US pipeline sector and operators are left with little choice than to adopt strategies to save cash.

As a result, several pipeline companies in the country continue to delay or stall pipeline projects or reduce capital expenditure. In hindsight, pipeline operators are also analysing the impact of COVID-19 on their operations and investments and are likely to remain focused on key growth projects that would ensure business sustainability, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.