Federal rules for CO2 pipelines outdated, ‘could threaten safety,’ watchdog report says by Erin Jordan, The Gazette (April 1, 2022) – “The country is ill prepared for the increase of CO2 pipeline mileage being driven by federal (carbon … [Read more...] about Federal rules for CO2 pipelines outdated, ‘could threaten safety,’ watchdog report says
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Are CO2 pipelines safe?
Are CO2 pipelines safe? by Mike Soraghan, Carlos Anchondo, E&E News (March 31, 2022) -The group described the pipelines as “terribly under-regulated” on its website. “[We] call on PHMSA to close these regulatory absences as quickly … [Read more...] about Are CO2 pipelines safe?
Government CO2 Pipeline rupture report not released until two years later
Government CO2 Pipeline rupture report not released until two years later by Beth Warden, Dakota News Now (March 31, 2022) Meanwhile, experts continue to wait for the official government report on the leak in Mississippi two years after … [Read more...] about Government CO2 Pipeline rupture report not released until two years later
What new reporting rules mean for pipelines
What new reporting rules mean for pipelines by Alex Cohen, Reuters (March 28, 2022) – [This is a video Interview with Executive Director Bill Caram about cyber security and pipelines] … [Read more...] about What new reporting rules mean for pipelines
Public hearings begin on proposed carbon dioxide pipeline in South Dakota
Public hearings begin on proposed carbon dioxide pipeline in South Dakota by Kim Jarrett, The Center Square (March 21, 2022) “There are little to no regulations around appropriate siting, limiting dangerous and corrosive impurities or … [Read more...] about Public hearings begin on proposed carbon dioxide pipeline in South Dakota
Edwardsville oil spill is among the largest here in recent years
Edwardsville oil spill is among the largest here in recent years by Bryce Gray, St. Louis Post-Dispatch (March 21, 2022) “This is a very large spill,” said Bill Caram, the executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, a nonprofit … [Read more...] about Edwardsville oil spill is among the largest here in recent years
Oil and gas lobby files to slash new federal pipeline safety rule
Oil and gas lobby files to slash new federal pipeline safety rule by Laina G. Stebbins, Michigan Advance (March 9, 2022) “Pipeline operators have enjoyed this regulatory loophole for far too long and Congress has twice mandated this … [Read more...] about Oil and gas lobby files to slash new federal pipeline safety rule
The State of Safety: California
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 join us as we … [Read more...] about The State of Safety: California
Oil and gas industry groups try to block implementation of rule to better protect the Great Lakes
Oil and gas industry groups try to block implementation of rule to better protect the Great Lakes by Lester Graham, Michigan Radio (March 6, 2022) “Unusually Sensitive Areas fall under stricter regulations as to how an operator has to … [Read more...] about Oil and gas industry groups try to block implementation of rule to better protect the Great Lakes
What’s that smell? Fuel pipeline leak hits Ga.
What’s that smell? Fuel pipeline leak hits Ga. by Mike Soraghan, E&E News (March 1, 2022) “Once again weak pipeline leak detection systems are proved useless and the operator relies on a passerby’s observation to alert them to what … [Read more...] about What’s that smell? Fuel pipeline leak hits Ga.