Dallas blast killed 3, but the federal review of Atmos' safety is still under wraps By Leslie Sattler, The Cooldown (Oct. 6, 2026) Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, told the paper, "This is now more than two … [Read more...] about Dallas blast killed 3, but the federal review of Atmos’ safety is still under wraps
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Two years before Oak Cliff explosion, feds looked into Atmos’ safety practices. What came of it?
Two years before Oak Cliff explosion, feds looked into Atmos' safety practices. What came of it? By Sue Ambrose, Dallas Morning News (Oct. 1, 2026) Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, expressed dismay. “This … [Read more...] about Two years before Oak Cliff explosion, feds looked into Atmos’ safety practices. What came of it?
How does a gas leak cause an explosion?
How does a gas leak cause an explosion? By Niamh Ordner, Dallas Morning News (June 1, 2026) “It is possible that, after the gas line was hit, the gas migrated underground and into the apartment building, where it then reached … [Read more...] about How does a gas leak cause an explosion?
How a ruptured gas line may have caused the Oak Cliff explosion
How a ruptured gas line may have caused the Oak Cliff explosion By Niamh Ordner, Dallas Morning News (May 29,2026) “It is possible that, after the gas line was hit, the gas migrated underground and into the apartment building, … [Read more...] about How a ruptured gas line may have caused the Oak Cliff explosion
NTSB Issues Eight Recommendations to Atmos Energy after its 2024 Explosions in Jackson, MS Kill One, Injure Another and Blow Up Three Houses
In recent years, Atmos Energy’s gas distribution pipeline network has experienced a slew of home explosions. The recommendations from the NTSB come on the heels of yet another Atmos-related explosion on March 19 in Lake Dallas, Texas that … [Read more...] about NTSB Issues Eight Recommendations to Atmos Energy after its 2024 Explosions in Jackson, MS Kill One, Injure Another and Blow Up Three Houses
Houston, we have a few problems
Houston, we have a few problems By Alex Guillén, Politico (March 23, 2026) "The Pipeline Safety Trust, a watchdog group, says PHMSA is allowing gas companies to "hide behind … a loophole" to avoid reporting potential disasters. There … [Read more...] about Houston, we have a few problems
‘They did nothing until my wife was killed’: Records reveal new details on deadly natural gas explosions in Jackson
‘They did nothing until my wife was killed’: Records reveal new details on deadly natural gas explosions in Jackson By C.J. LeMaster and Anthony Warren, WLBT3 (Feb. 20, 2025) "Leak classifications aside, Bill Caram, executive director … [Read more...] about ‘They did nothing until my wife was killed’: Records reveal new details on deadly natural gas explosions in Jackson
3 On Your Side Investigates: Gaslit
3 On Your Side Investigates: Gaslit By C.J. LeMaster, WLBT3 (May 9, 2024) "Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, said the federal regulator, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, is also … [Read more...] about 3 On Your Side Investigates: Gaslit
Six blasts in six years: Atmos-owned lines were near notable North Texas explosion sites
Six blasts in six years: Atmos-owned lines were near notable North Texas explosion sites By Zaeem Shaikh and Lauren Caruba, The Dallas Morning News (Feb. 12, 2023) “Standard practice is that pipelines are jurisdictional to the … [Read more...] about Six blasts in six years: Atmos-owned lines were near notable North Texas explosion sites