Gas pipeline explosions bring new US safety proposal By Matthew Brown, The Associated Press (Mar 17, 2016) - “But Carl Weimer with the Bellingham, Washington-based Pipeline Safety Trust said no requirement for automatic … [Read more...] about Gas pipeline explosions bring new US safety proposal
Natural Gas Pipelines
As US rushes to build gas lines, failure rate of new pipes has spiked.
As US rushes to build gas lines, failure rate of new pipes has spiked. By Sarah Smith, SNL (Sept 9, 2015) - “According to a Pipeline Safety Trust analysis of federal data, new pipelines are failing at a rate on par with gas … [Read more...] about As US rushes to build gas lines, failure rate of new pipes has spiked.
Natural Gas Compressor Stations – Does PHMSA regulate?
Question of the week We got a message through the Pipeline Safety Trust Facebook page (find us and like us there!) with some questions from Howard, who was trying to find some information about the regulation of compressor stations … [Read more...] about Natural Gas Compressor Stations – Does PHMSA regulate?
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
New Natural Gas Pipelines and Proximity to Homes
We’ve had a couple inquires in the past few weeks from citizens who have property on or near which a new natural gas pipeline is being proposed. They have asked: 1) How close to homes can one of these pipelines be installed? and 2) What are … [Read more...] about New Natural Gas Pipelines and Proximity to Homes
The explosive debate over a new natural gas pipeline in the northeast
The explosive debate over a new natural gas pipeline in the northeast By Katie Valentine, ClimateProgress (Sept 30, 2014) - “Explosions are also a major concern. According to a briefing paper from the Pipeline Safety Trust, natural gas … [Read more...] about The explosive debate over a new natural gas pipeline in the northeast
Look out below: danger lurks underground from aging gas pipes
Look out below: danger lurks underground from aging gas pipes. By John Kelly, USA Today (Sept 24, 2014) - "The chance of a pipeline failing in any one place is pretty small, but if you live in one of those older East Coast cities … [Read more...] about Look out below: danger lurks underground from aging gas pipes
Gas explosions appear inevitable, given state of pipes
Gas explosions appear inevitable, given state of pipes By Cassandra Sweet, Wall Street Journal (May 20, 2014) - “Simply patching leaky pipes doesn’t satisfy critics. ‘It’s been a recognized threat for years,’ says Carl Weimer, executive … [Read more...] about Gas explosions appear inevitable, given state of pipes
US pipeline conversions, gas flow reversals raise safety concerns
US pipeline conversions, gas flow reversals raise safety concerns. By Stephanie Seay, Platts (Nov 22, 2013) - "We’re in the era of multi-billion-dollar projects,’ Richard Kuprewicz, president of pipeline safety consultant … [Read more...] about US pipeline conversions, gas flow reversals raise safety concerns
Beyond Keystone XL: Three controversial pipelines you probably haven’t heard of
Beyond Keystone XL: Three controversial pipelines you probably haven’t heard of By Kiley Kroh, Climate Progress (Aug 16, 2013) - "Converting pipelines makes [approval] easier and riskier, too,’ explains Weimer. ‘Keystone is brand new, … [Read more...] about Beyond Keystone XL: Three controversial pipelines you probably haven’t heard of