We work to keep people and the environment safe from pipeline hazards
Last year, to mark 15 years, we hosted a webinar featuring former Mayor of San Bruno Jim Ruane and current San Bruno Mayor Rico Medina...
Today marks the 16th anniversary of the San Bruno pipeline tragedy, a devastating event that claimed eight lives, injured 66, and destroyed 38 homes.
“The only reason this accident wasn’t a catastrophe is luck. Not Enbridge’s safety practices and not our pipeline safety regulations,” Pipeline Safety Trust Executive Director Bill Caram said.
Don't miss out on this year's Town Hall Session - “What the Pipeline Industry Can Learn from the Aviation Industry on Safety Management Systems,” at the 2026 PST Conference on Oct. 15 in New Orleans.
California's hydrogen pipeline bill, SB 804, hands oversight to a state agency with no experience regulating gas pipelines — while leaving the real safety gaps - such as leak monitoring, and setback distances, completely unaddressed.
A ruptured gas line can make a fire worse. Fire shutoff valves (FSVs) close automatically when exposed to high heat, such as a fire, which stops the flow of gas to the structure.
At this year’s conference, back by popular demand, will be our free Pipeline Safety 101 course for interested members of the public.
We're excited to announce a brand new offering at this year's PST Conference in New Orleans.
Today is National #811Day and a great reminder to call 8-1-1 before any digging projects.
Want to present at the 2026 Pipeline Safety Trust Conference in New Orleans? Now's your chance.
We are excited to introduce a new presentation format for the 2026 Conference and are opening applications for all who have something they’d like to share.
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Nearly 16 years later, PHMSA's improved RMV regulations still only apply to new pipelines, leaving older pipes in densely populated areas unprotected.
This is San Bruno, California — September 9, 2010. A gas pipeline ruptured, killing 8 people and destroying 38 homes. It took over an hour to shut off the gas. Rupture Mitigation Valves could have significantly reduced that timeline.
