Gas Pipeline
House explosions may be caused by ‘small crack growth’ from tree roots, former NTSB director says
House explosions may be caused by 'small crack growth' from tree roots, former NTSB director says By Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News (May 5, 2026) "Robert Hall, former director of the NTSB, cited 'small crack growth' due … [Read more...] about House explosions may be caused by ‘small crack growth’ from tree roots, former NTSB director says
Our Community’s Future is Worth More Than Another Pipeline
Our Community’s Future is Worth More Than Another Pipeline By Shelley Hudson Robbins, Yes Weekly (Sept. 17, 2025) "For example, for a 42-inch pipeline at a standard 1,440 psi, the blast zone extends 1,115 feet from the center — though … [Read more...] about Our Community’s Future is Worth More Than Another Pipeline
Environmental advocates ask state officials to deny permit for proposed gas pipeline
Environmental advocates ask state officials to deny permit for proposed gas pipeline By Celeste Gracia, WUNC (Sept. 8, 2025) "The commissioners also pointed to Transco's poor safety record, according to data analysis by watchdog group … [Read more...] about Environmental advocates ask state officials to deny permit for proposed gas pipeline
A Pipeline of Problems
A Pipeline of Problems By Shelley Robbins, CleanEnergy.org (April 1, 2025) "In short, the proposed Southeast utility gas plant buildout is causing a frenzy of pipeline projects. This necessitates examining safety issues framed within … [Read more...] about A Pipeline of Problems
What we know about the construction project that led to ruptured gas main in Philly
What we know about the construction project that led to ruptured gas main in Philly By Claudia Vargas, NBC10 (Feb. 28, 2025) Claudia Vargas interviews Pipeline Safety Trust Senior Technical Advisor Robert Hall about the ruptured gas … [Read more...] about What we know about the construction project that led to ruptured gas main in Philly
Inspector: Weak pipeline rules put ‘profit over safety’
Inspector: Weak pipeline rules put ‘profit over safety’ By Mike Soraghan, Energywire (Dec. 3, 2024) “The reality is that operators are inspecting their own systems,” said Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, … [Read more...] about Inspector: Weak pipeline rules put ‘profit over safety’
Comment to FERC on Environmental Scoping for Transco Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (Docket No. PF24-2-000)
Tests of Mountain Valley Pipeline point to more potential problems
Tests of Mountain Valley Pipeline point to more potential problems By Laurence Hammack, The Roanoke Times (June 3, 2024) "The Pipeline Safety Trust, a nonprofit watchdog group of the industry and its regulators, has expressed concerns … [Read more...] about Tests of Mountain Valley Pipeline point to more potential problems