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
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A crucial climate technology provokes fears in oil country
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
A rupture that hospitalized 45 people raised questions about CO2 pipelines’ safety
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
$3.4M fine proposed over 2021 California oil pipeline leak
$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
PHMSA Fines Amplify Energy Corp. for 2021 Oil Spill off the Coast of Southern California
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
Department of Transportation’s PHMSA Proposes Rule to Enhance Pipeline Safety by Finding and Repairing All Leaks and Limiting Intentional Emissions
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
White House lags on creation of carbon capture task forces
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
MVP’s Diameter is Huge. Why Does That Matter?
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?