Nicetown residents want answers after investigation finds PGW not responsible for deadly natural gas explosion By Zoë Read, WHYY (July 7, 2026) "Gas leaks and explosions can be caused by mistakes during contract work, loose fittings … [Read more...] about Nicetown residents want answers after investigation finds PGW not responsible for deadly natural gas explosion
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Family sues PG&E, Alameda Co. and contractors after Hayward-area explosion obliterates home
Family sues PG&E, Alameda Co. and contractors after Hayward-area explosion obliterates home By Bay City News, ABC 7 (May 13, 2026) " A family whose Hayward-area home was obliterated in a PG&E pipeline explosion last year filed … [Read more...] about Family sues PG&E, Alameda Co. and contractors after Hayward-area explosion obliterates home
Former NTSB director focuses on tree roots as potential factor in Preston Hollow house explosions
Former NTSB director focuses on tree roots as potential factor in Preston Hollow house explosions By Zack Briggs, KENS5 (May 6, 2026) Hall said the chemical that gives natural gas its distinctive odor can be stripped away as the gas … [Read more...] about Former NTSB director focuses on tree roots as potential factor in Preston Hollow house explosions
Pipeline restarts under reduced pressure in Washington County
Pipeline restarts under reduced pressure in Washington County By Olivia Cohen, The Gazette (March 11, 2026) "A ‘concerning’ failure Bill Caram, executive director of the nonprofit Pipeline Safety Trust, said there is a “significant” … [Read more...] about Pipeline restarts under reduced pressure in Washington County
Statement: PHMSA’s Incident Notification Advisory Bulletin fails to Meet NTSB Recommendation and Improve Public Safety
Feb. 23, 2026 Bellingham, WA - A new Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Advisory Bulletin falls short of addressing a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendation stemming from a 2018 natural … [Read more...] about Statement: PHMSA’s Incident Notification Advisory Bulletin fails to Meet NTSB Recommendation and Improve Public Safety
Pipeline Safety Trust Comment on Special Permit Request of Southern Natural Gas Company, LLC (SNG) (Docket No. PHMSA-2023-0136)
Experts say PG&E, authorities should have evacuated before Hayward gas explosion
Experts say PG&E, authorities should have evacuated before Hayward gas explosion By Ethan Varian, East Bay Times (Dec. 21, 2025) "Robert Hall, a recently retired director of pipeline investigations for the National Transportation … [Read more...] about Experts say PG&E, authorities should have evacuated before Hayward gas explosion
Empty Chairs, Dangerous Signals
Empty Chairs, Dangerous Signals By David Holtz, The Current (Nov. 13, 2025) "For the first time since 2006, federal pipeline safety regulators failed to show up where it really matters —at the annual Pipeline Safety Trust conference … [Read more...] about Empty Chairs, Dangerous Signals
Nevada Pipeline Safety Program Taking Big Strides on Safety
We're always excited to see states taking the initiative to strengthen pipeline safety regulations, but Nevada has done several things that really stand out, as outlined in a recent letter from Nevada’s pipeline safety program … [Read more...] about Nevada Pipeline Safety Program Taking Big Strides on Safety