Boom in unregulated natural gas pipelines posing new risks. By Naveena Sadasivam, Inside Climate News (Sept 26, 2013) - “Of the nation’s 240,000 miles of gathering lines, only about 10 percent are regulated. When leaks or … [Read more...] about Boom in unregulated natural gas pipelines posing new risks.
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Lawsuits against Exxon Mobile mount over big oil pipeline spills
Lawsuits against Exxon Mobile mount over big oil pipeline spills By James Osborne, Dallas Morning News (Sept 14, 2013) - “The federal government sets basic standards on pipeline safety but the question of how best to inspect and maintain … [Read more...] about Lawsuits against Exxon Mobile mount over big oil pipeline spills
Decades of Ruptures from Defect Show Perils of Old Pipe.
Decades of Ruptures from Defect Show Perils of Old Pipe By Mike Lee, Bloomberg (Sept 2, 2013) - "They’re considering whether to mandate new, more expensive tests, or even force companies to dig up the pipes to look for corrosion, … [Read more...] about Decades of Ruptures from Defect Show Perils of Old Pipe.
Will Enbridge Energy’s new pipeline in Michigan be safer?
Will Enbridge Energy’s new pipeline in Michigan be safer? By Mark Brush, Michigan Public Radio (Aug 27, 2013) - “Weimer said. ‘So how [do] the federal and state regulators get enough information that they can know whether the companies … [Read more...] about Will Enbridge Energy’s new pipeline in Michigan be safer?
Pipeline training draws 50
Pipeline training draws 50 By Steve Moseley, York News Times (Aug 24, 2013) - "The state of Nebraska is behind,’ Weimer said, in pipeline regulations. That is why the local governing bodies must diligently look into all of the options … [Read more...] about Pipeline training draws 50
Burst pipeline’s spill plan is none of your business, suggests regulator
Burst pipeline’s spill plan is none of your business, suggests regulator By Naveena Sadasivam, Inside Climate News (Aug 20, 2013) - “Rebecca Craven, program director for the nonprofit Pipeline Safety Trust, has put in a FOIA request for … [Read more...] about Burst pipeline’s spill plan is none of your business, suggests regulator
Beyond Keystone XL: Three controversial pipelines you probably haven’t heard of
Beyond Keystone XL: Three controversial pipelines you probably haven’t heard of By Kiley Kroh, Climate Progress (Aug 16, 2013) - "Converting pipelines makes [approval] easier and riskier, too,’ explains Weimer. ‘Keystone is brand new, … [Read more...] about Beyond Keystone XL: Three controversial pipelines you probably haven’t heard of
Ameren Illinois plans to spend millions to upgrade underground gas pipes.
Ameren Illinois plans to spend millions to upgrade underground gas pipes. By Matt Sczesny, KMOV (August 13, 2013) - [Video with Executive Director, Carl Weimer] … [Read more...] about Ameren Illinois plans to spend millions to upgrade underground gas pipes.
Exxon Knew Its Ruptured Pipeline Was Old, Defective and Brittle, and Still Added New Stresses
Exxon Knew Its Ruptured Pipeline Was Old, Defective and Brittle, and Still Added New Stresses By Elizabeth Douglas, InsideClimate News (August 12, 2013). “About a third of the nation’s hazardous liquids pipelines are prone to the … [Read more...] about Exxon Knew Its Ruptured Pipeline Was Old, Defective and Brittle, and Still Added New Stresses
A little-known pipeline could win the race to ship heavy Canadian crude oil from the Midwest to the U.S. Gulf Coast if it comes online as planned in 2015
A little-known pipeline could win the race to ship heavy Canadian crude oil from the Midwest to the U.S. Gulf Coast if it comes online as planned in 2015 By Lisa Song, Inside Climate News (August 5, 2013) … [Read more...] about A little-known pipeline could win the race to ship heavy Canadian crude oil from the Midwest to the U.S. Gulf Coast if it comes online as planned in 2015