“The public can’t advocate for themselves if they don’t know what is going on, they need to understand and know the risks to their safety. Everyone deserves a safe environment.” Those were some of the first words Pipeline Safety … [Read more...] about Meet Community Engagement Manager Virginia Wiltshire-Gordon
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State of Safety: Colorado
PST’s Data Manager James Eager walks us through one state’s pipeline safety track record each month. Click on the “State of Safety” tag at the bottom of the post to see all of James’s entries to date. In a full audit report … [Read more...] about State of Safety: Colorado
State of Safety: South Dakota
PST’s Data Manager James Eager walks us through one state’s pipeline safety track record each month. Click on the “State of Safety” tag at the bottom of the post to see all of James’s entries to date. Quick Facts From 2010 to 2022, … [Read more...] about State of Safety: South Dakota
24 Years Since the Olympic Pipeline Tragedy
It’s June 10 again, a hard day for the Pipeline Safety Trust and the greater community of Bellingham, Washington and an unspeakably difficult day for three families. Twenty-four years ago today, three boys were killed in the Olympic … [Read more...] about 24 Years Since the Olympic Pipeline Tragedy
Here’s to a successful PHMSA public meeting!
Starting tomorrow, May 31, Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) will hold a public meeting on CO2 pipeline safety in Des Moines, IA. Normally when PHMSA holds a public meeting, I … [Read more...] about Here’s to a successful PHMSA public meeting!
State of Safety: Michigan
PST’s Data and GIS Analyst James Eager walks us through one state’s pipeline safety track record each month. Click on the “State of Safety” tag at the bottom of the post to see all of James’s entries to date. This month, we are … [Read more...] about State of Safety: Michigan
Our Concerns About the GTN Xpress Expansion Project
A visitor to TC Energy’s webpage about Gas Transmission Northwest (GTN) is greeted by imagery of lush, cherry tree covered hills, snow-capped mountains, and seemingly innocuous information about the operator’s plans to “upgrade” the line to … [Read more...] about Our Concerns About the GTN Xpress Expansion Project
Remembering the Mayflower Oil Spill, 10 Years Later
Ten years ago today, the Pegasus Pipeline, then operated by Exxon-Mobil, dumped over 100,000 gallons of crude oil into a suburban community in Mayflower, Arkansas. The spill forced the evacuation of 22 homes, killed hundreds of animals, … [Read more...] about Remembering the Mayflower Oil Spill, 10 Years Later
State of Safety: North Carolina
PST’s Data and GIS Analyst James Eager walks us through one state’s pipeline safety track record each month. Click on the “State of Safety” tag at the bottom of the post to see all of James’s entries to date. This month, we are … [Read more...] about State of Safety: North Carolina
Farewell, Rebecca!
Things look a little bit different at the Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) this week. Today marks the first time in 12 years that Rebecca Craven has not spent her workday scrutinizing pipeline regulations, scanning legal documents, or commenting … [Read more...] about Farewell, Rebecca!