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Feds investigate large gas leak from Colo. pipeline
Feds investigate large gas leak from Colo. pipeline By Mike Soraghan and Mike Lee, Energywire ( July 8, 2022) - The Colorado leak highlights the need for the new congressionally mandated focus, said Kenneth Clarkson, spokesperson for … [Read more...] about Feds investigate large gas leak from Colo. pipeline
Gas Transmission Pipelines
Editor’s Note: This blog post is the second in a three-part series. Last week we discussed gas gathering pipelines and their regulation. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll take a look at each category of natural gas … [Read more...] about Gas Transmission Pipelines
Ignition of Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines
Question of the week: A fairly large, 24 inch I believe, natural gas transmission pipeline recently failed here in Pennsylvania, and I was surprised that it did not ignite. I thought when natural gas pipelines ruptured they normally … [Read more...] about Ignition of Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines
NTSB’s recent study on systemic weaknesses in gas pipeline safety
News media recently reported that the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found continuing systemic weaknesses in gas pipeline safety. What does the NTSB have to say about where improvements are needed? The NTSB and the gas … [Read more...] about NTSB’s recent study on systemic weaknesses in gas pipeline safety
Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Leaks & Repair Criteria
Smart Pig's Question of the Week - A Texas farmer recently contacted us to ask how long could an operator allow a leak from a natural gas transmission line to go without being repaired? He indicated that a leak - identifiable … [Read more...] about Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Leaks & Repair Criteria