LNG plant explosion raises concerns about federal oversight

LNG plant explosion raises concerns about federal oversight 

by Mike Soraghan, E&E News (Jan 21, 2020) – “Kinder Morgan took over 2 ½ months to adequately investigate a leak and ‘detonation’ within an LNG facility,’ said Carl Weimer, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust. The incident also reveals a gap in federal reporting requirements for LNG, Weimer said. PHMSA rules require oil and hazardous liquids pipeline operators to report fires and explosions, he said, but there’s no specific requirement for natural gas pipelines or LNG facilities to do so.”