Gas industry, Biden square off over pipeline leaks By James Osborne, Houston Chronicle (Sept. 4, 2023) "This represents a sharp shift from decades of U.S. natural gas policy, which has long allowed gas companies to leave small leaks … [Read more...] about Gas industry, Biden square off over pipeline leaks
Methane
Pipeline Safety Trust Supports PHMSA’s Advanced Leak Detection Proposed Rule, Natural Gas Industry Files Comments in Opposition
Gas industry blasts Biden pipeline methane proposal
Gas industry blasts Biden pipeline methane proposal By Mike Soraghan, Energywire (Aug. 21, 2023) "The Pipeline Safety Trust, the country's main pipeline safety advocacy group, called the proposal an "important step." "For too long, … [Read more...] about Gas industry blasts Biden pipeline methane proposal
West Texas gas operators released tons of excess emissions during June heat wave
West Texas gas operators released tons of excess emissions during June heat wave By Dylan Baddour and Alejandra Martinez, Texas Tribune and Inside Climate News (July 19, 2023) "Many available technologies can reduce gas emissions … [Read more...] about West Texas gas operators released tons of excess emissions during June heat wave
Department of Transportation’s PHMSA Proposes Rule to Enhance Pipeline Safety by Finding and Repairing All Leaks and Limiting Intentional Emissions
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
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Methane emissions from pipelines cancel climate benefits of move to natural gas: Bill Caram
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Methane emissions from pipelines cancel climate benefits of move to natural gas: Bill Caram by BNN Bloomberg (April 28, 2022) – Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, tells BNN Bloomberg … [Read more...] about VIDEO INTERVIEW: Methane emissions from pipelines cancel climate benefits of move to natural gas: Bill Caram
Smell gas? Getting it fixed may depend on race and income
Smell gas? Getting it fixed may depend on race and income by Mike Soraghan, E&E News (April 25, 2022) – But the disparities do raise safety concerns, said Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust, a … [Read more...] about Smell gas? Getting it fixed may depend on race and income
Unregulated Texas gas pipeline triggers a huge methane leak
Unregulated Texas gas pipeline triggers a huge methane leak by Aaron Clark and Maureen Malik, Bloomberg (April 18, 2022) – Except for rare over-pressurization events that can pose significant safety risks, there are almost always … [Read more...] about Unregulated Texas gas pipeline triggers a huge methane leak
Florida Says Methane Cloud Seen From Space Came From Pipeline
Florida Says Methane Cloud Seen From Space Came From Pipeline by Francesca Maglione, Bloomberg (February 18, 2022) - “Aside from rare over-pressurization events there is almost always a mitigation method that can reduce methane … [Read more...] about Florida Says Methane Cloud Seen From Space Came From Pipeline