Question of the week We got a message through the Pipeline Safety Trust Facebook page (find us and like us there!) with some questions from Howard, who was trying to find some information about the regulation of compressor stations … [Read more...] about Natural Gas Compressor Stations – Does PHMSA regulate?
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Everything is Awesome!…. or is it?
This recent tweet by Brigham McCown (former head of PHMSA in the Bush Administration) about rail and pipeline safety gave us pause. It praised government agency oversight and questioned congressional initiatives to push for greater safety, … [Read more...] about Everything is Awesome!…. or is it?
Another Spill into the Yellowstone – Are we learning anything?
Many rivers to crossBut I can't seem to find my way … [Read more...] about Another Spill into the Yellowstone – Are we learning anything?
NTSB’s recent study on systemic weaknesses in gas pipeline safety
News media recently reported that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found continuing systemic weaknesses in gas pipeline safety. What does the NTSB have to say about where improvements are needed? The NTSB and the gas … [Read more...] about NTSB’s recent study on systemic weaknesses in gas pipeline safety
New Natural Gas Pipelines and Proximity to Homes
We’ve had a couple inquires in the past few weeks from citizens who have property on or near which a new natural gas pipeline is being proposed. They have asked: 1) How close to homes can one of these pipelines be installed? and 2) What are … [Read more...] about New Natural Gas Pipelines and Proximity to Homes
Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Leaks & Repair Criteria
Smart Pig's Question of the Week - A Texas farmer recently contacted us to ask how long could an operator allow a leak from a natural gas transmission line to go without being repaired? He indicated that a leak - identifiable … [Read more...] about Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Leaks & Repair Criteria
Natural Gas Components, Transmission Line Leaks and Karst Topography
Smart Pig's Question of the Week - We were recently contacted by a resident of Virginia who wanted to know whether natural gas transmission lines leak, and particularly about how the methane and other constituents of transported gas … [Read more...] about Natural Gas Components, Transmission Line Leaks and Karst Topography
New Smart Pig – Question of the Week Series
Hi all, Today we will be starting a new series on the Smart Pig Blog where we will answer the “Question of the Week.” These will be actual questions we receive from the public, local governments and the media, and will cover a whole … [Read more...] about New Smart Pig – Question of the Week Series
Remembering San Bruno
Today, September 9th, is the 4th anniversary of the pipeline explosion in San Bruno, California that left 8 people dead, 66 injured, and the Crestmoor neighborhood in ruins. Our thoughts are with the residents and leaders of San Bruno as … [Read more...] about Remembering San Bruno
What do you get for a million gallon spill, a billion dollar clean up, and four years?
The fourth anniversary of the Enbridge Line 6B rupture and spill into Talmadge Creek and the Kalamazoo River is today, July 25, although the source of the spill was not determined until July 26. We wanted to take a bit of a retrospective … [Read more...] about What do you get for a million gallon spill, a billion dollar clean up, and four years?