Negotiations between the gas company and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) led to over $3.5 million being deducted from an original recommended fine of $5.6 million. Cascade operated the mobile LNG site for nearly … [Read more...] about Cascade Natural Gas Settles for $2 Million Penalty After 2023 Incident at Undisclosed Mobile LNG Site Kills One
LNG
Delfin LNG Pipeline Explosion Underscores Dangers of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure, Casts Doubt on Project Viability
Delfin LNG Pipeline Explosion Underscores Dangers of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure, Casts Doubt on Project Viability By Allison Woolverton, Earthworks (Feb. 26, 2026) "In February, a gas pipeline in Southwest Louisiana, part of an … [Read more...] about Delfin LNG Pipeline Explosion Underscores Dangers of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure, Casts Doubt on Project Viability
Louisiana pipeline blast leads to probe by federal regulators. LNG firm facing scrutiny.
Louisiana pipeline blast leads to probe by federal regulators. LNG firm facing scrutiny. By David J. Mitchell, The Advocate (Feb. 16, 2026) "Federal regulators have opened an investigation into the explosion of a nearly 50-year-old … [Read more...] about Louisiana pipeline blast leads to probe by federal regulators. LNG firm facing scrutiny.
Delfin LNG Pipeline Explosion Probed by Federal Regulators
Delfin LNG Pipeline Explosion Probed by Federal Regulators By Ari Natter, Bloomberg Law (Feb. 5, 2026) "Federal investigators are working to determine the cause of an explosion Tuesday at a natural gas pipeline connecting to the … [Read more...] about Delfin LNG Pipeline Explosion Probed by Federal Regulators
LNG Expansion Outpaces Oversight
Liquified natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to about - 260°F (- 163 °C) to a liquid 600 times denser than its gaseous state. LNG facilities are rapidly increasing in the United States, bringing with them increased risk … [Read more...] about LNG Expansion Outpaces Oversight
Gas industry sees big savings from rewriting LNG rules
Gas industry sees big savings from rewriting LNG rules By Mike Soraghan, Energywire (July 11, 2025) "The Pipeline Safety Trust, a safety advocacy group, said the administration’s approach should not be so "obviously biased" in favor … [Read more...] about Gas industry sees big savings from rewriting LNG rules
Comment to PHMSA on Amendments Liquified Natural Gas Facilities ANPRM (Docket No. PHMSA-2019-0091)
Opinion: The estimated cost of the Alaska LNG pipeline project is likely a lot higher than the state says
Opinion: The estimated cost of the Alaska LNG pipeline project is likely a lot higher than the state says By Lois Epstein, Anchorage Daily News (May 31, 2025) "As an engineer who has worked as a watchdog over Alaska’s oil and gas … [Read more...] about Opinion: The estimated cost of the Alaska LNG pipeline project is likely a lot higher than the state says
Pipeline enforcement plunges in Trump’s first months
Pipeline enforcement plunges in Trump’s first months By Mike Soraghan, E&E News (May 12, 2025) "Whatever the reason, the recent decline in enforcement is concerning, said Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety … [Read more...] about Pipeline enforcement plunges in Trump’s first months
Trump’s gas safety rewrite raises eyebrows
Trump’s gas safety rewrite raises eyebrows By Ariana Skibell, Politico (April 30th, 2025) Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement that the rule revamp would “slash red tape” to increase liquefied natural gas exports. … [Read more...] about Trump’s gas safety rewrite raises eyebrows