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
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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
Keystone XL Pipe Shuns Infrared Sensors to Detect Leaks
Keystone XL Pipe Shuns Infrared Sensors to Detect Leaks By Rebecca Penty & Mike Lee, Bloomberg (June 18, 2013) - “’There are lots of things engineering-wise that are possible, that the industry doesn’t do,’ said Carl Weimer, … [Read more...] about Keystone XL Pipe Shuns Infrared Sensors to Detect Leaks
Heat’s on to ensure safety of Utah pipelines and Pipeline crackdown
Heat’s on to ensure safety of Utah pipelines and Pipeline crackdown … [Read more...] about Heat’s on to ensure safety of Utah pipelines and Pipeline crackdown
Trends in Pipeline Safety and State Damage Prevention Programs
Trends in Pipeline Safety and State Damage Prevention Programs … [Read more...] about Trends in Pipeline Safety and State Damage Prevention Programs
Casey wants more Pipeline Information Made Public
Casey wants more Pipeline Information Made Public … [Read more...] about Casey wants more Pipeline Information Made Public
3.7 million in proposed federal penalties against Enbridge Energy for Kalamazoo River oil spill highlight possible holes in regulations, pipeline safety advocates say
3.7 million in proposed federal penalties against Enbridge Energy for Kalamazoo River oil spill highlight possible holes in regulations, pipeline safety advocates say … [Read more...] about 3.7 million in proposed federal penalties against Enbridge Energy for Kalamazoo River oil spill highlight possible holes in regulations, pipeline safety advocates say