Gas Transmission Pipeline
What is Corrosion and How Can it Affect Pipelines?
Corrosion poses a significant challenge to pipeline safety and, according to the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), is one of the most prevalent causes of pipeline failures. … [Read more...] about What is Corrosion and How Can it Affect Pipelines?
PHMSA Should Require Rupture Mitigation Valves on Existing Gas Pipelines in High Consequence Areas
Advancements to rupture mitigation valve technology, used by pipeline operators to shut off the flow of gas or hazardous liquids in the event of a pipeline rupture, have been made and requirements adopted by the Pipeline and Hazardous … [Read more...] about PHMSA Should Require Rupture Mitigation Valves on Existing Gas Pipelines in High Consequence Areas
Trump Fossil Fuel Deregulation and Staff Cuts Could Lead to Increase in Pipeline Accidents
Trump Fossil Fuel Deregulation and Staff Cuts Could Lead to Increase in Pipeline Accidents By Melinda Tuhus, Between the Lines (March 26, 2025) "Between The Lines’ Melinda Tuhus spoke with Bill Caram, executive director of the … [Read more...] about Trump Fossil Fuel Deregulation and Staff Cuts Could Lead to Increase in Pipeline Accidents
Comment to FERC on Environmental Scoping for Transco Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (Docket No. PF24-2-000)
MVP is completed. What could be ahead for future pipeline development in Virginia?
MVP is completed. What could be ahead for future pipeline development in Virginia? By Roxy Todd, WVTF (June 20, 2024) "These tests revealed over a hundred potential safety issues, from corrosion problems to dents in the pipe. The fact … [Read more...] about MVP is completed. What could be ahead for future pipeline development in Virginia?
‘I don’t like them taking my life for money.’ Residents and activists react to MVP approval
'I don’t like them taking my life for money.' Residents and activists react to MVP approval By Roxy Todd, Radio IQ (June 12, 2024) "Although pipeline explosions do occur, the Pipeline Safety Trust says it’s a low likelihood that … [Read more...] about ‘I don’t like them taking my life for money.’ Residents and activists react to MVP approval
Mountain Valley Pipeline is Done and Ready
Mountain Valley Pipeline is Done and Ready By Laurence Hammack, The Roanoke Times (June 11, 2024) "After a decade of planning, construction and controversy, developers of the Mountain Valley Pipeline say it’s ready to begin … [Read more...] about Mountain Valley Pipeline is Done and Ready
When And How MVP Test Failure Was Reported To FERC Is Unclear
When And How MVP Test Failure Was Reported To FERC Is Unclear By Curtis Tate, WV Public Broadcasting (June 7, 2024) "The Pipeline Safety Trust, an independent watchdog group, encouraged FERC last month to closely examine the failed … [Read more...] about When And How MVP Test Failure Was Reported To FERC Is Unclear
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