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Consultants: Design issues, operations lapses led to big Kansas oil spill

May 16, 2023 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

Consultants: Design issues, operations lapses led to big Kansas oil spill By John Hanna and Josh Funk, Associated Press (May 16, 2023) "But Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust watchdog group, said that with the … [Read more...] about Consultants: Design issues, operations lapses led to big Kansas oil spill

Tagged With: Bill Caram, Keystone Oil Spill, Keystone Pipeline, PHMSA, TC Energy

A crucial climate technology provokes fears in oil country

May 16, 2023 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

A crucial climate technology provokes fears in oil country By Ben Lefebvre and Zack Colman, Politico (May 16, 2023) "As illustrated by the Satartia explosion, the dangers are real. A pipeline carrying carbon dioxide is more likely to … [Read more...] about A crucial climate technology provokes fears in oil country

Tagged With: Bill Caram, Carbon Capture, Carbon Dioxide Pipeliens, Carbon Dioxide Pipelines, CCUS, CO2 Pipelines, PHMSA, Pipeline Safety Trust

A rupture that hospitalized 45 people raised questions about CO2 pipelines’ safety

May 11, 2023 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

A rupture that hospitalized 45 people raised questions about CO2 pipelines' safety By Julia Simon, NPR (May 11, 2023) "First, though, to Mississippi, where there's a big push for a possible climate solution. It involves trapping … [Read more...] about A rupture that hospitalized 45 people raised questions about CO2 pipelines’ safety

Tagged With: Carbon Capture, CCUS, CO2, CO2 Pipelines, PHMSA, Safety Regulations, Satartia

$3.4M fine proposed over 2021 California oil pipeline leak

May 9, 2023 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

$3.4M fine proposed over 2021 California oil pipeline leak By Associated Press (May 9, 2023) "An energy company should be fined nearly $3.4 million for safety violations involving a 2021 oil pipeline spill that fouled Southern … [Read more...] about $3.4M fine proposed over 2021 California oil pipeline leak

Tagged With: Amplify, California, HVL Pipelines, Leak Detection, Offshore Pipeline, Oil Spill, PHMSA, Pipeline Spill

PHMSA Fines Amplify Energy Corp. for 2021 Oil Spill off the Coast of Southern California

May 9, 2023 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

… [Read more...] about PHMSA Fines Amplify Energy Corp. for 2021 Oil Spill off the Coast of Southern California

Tagged With: Amplify Energy, California, Hazardous Liquid Pipeline, Offshore Pipeline, Oil Spill, Penalty, PHMSA, Pipeline Spill

State of Safety: Michigan

May 8, 2023 by James Eager Leave a Comment

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

Tagged With: Hazardous Liquid Pipelines, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Natural Gas Pipelines, State of Safety

Department of Transportation’s PHMSA Proposes Rule to Enhance Pipeline Safety by Finding and Repairing All Leaks and Limiting Intentional Emissions

May 5, 2023 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

… [Read more...] about Department of Transportation’s PHMSA Proposes Rule to Enhance Pipeline Safety by Finding and Repairing All Leaks and Limiting Intentional Emissions

Tagged With: Advanced Leak Detection, Leak Detection, Methane, Methane Emissions, Natural Gas Pipelines, PHMSA, Pipeline Leak, Safety Regulations

Our Concerns About the GTN Xpress Expansion Project

April 26, 2023 by Erin Sutherland Leave a Comment

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

Tagged With: Gas Transmission Pipeline, Gas Transmission Pipelines, GTN XPress, TC Energy

White House lags on creation of carbon capture task forces

April 24, 2023 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

White House lags on creation of carbon capture task forces By Carlos Anchondo, Politico (April 24, 2023) “The Pipeline Safety Trust is often the sole voice for public safety and environmental protections at a table full of industry … [Read more...] about White House lags on creation of carbon capture task forces

Tagged With: Bill Caram, CCS, CCUS, CO2 Pipelines, PST, White House

MVP’s Diameter is Huge. Why Does That Matter?

April 11, 2023 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

MVP’s Diameter is Huge. Why Does That Matter? By Denali Nalamalapu, POWHR (April 11, 2023) Bill Caram, Executive Director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, said of the MVP, “This isn’t just another natural gas pipeline. This is a very … [Read more...] about MVP’s Diameter is Huge. Why Does That Matter?

Tagged With: Mountain Valley Pipeline, Natural Gas Pipeline, POWHR, PST

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