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Aging pipelines pose problem for Illinois

May 2, 2022 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

Aging pipelines pose problem for Illinois  by Scott Marion, The Edwardsville Intelligencer (May 2, 2022) – Caram noted that pipeline incidents increase with the age of the pipe. Surprisingly, though, certain types of new pipes have … [Read more...] about Aging pipelines pose problem for Illinois

Tagged With: Pipeline Leak, Pipeline Repair, Pipeline Rupture

Pipeline spills 300,000 gallons of diesel near New Orleans 

January 12, 2022 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

Pipeline spills 300,000 gallons of diesel near New Orleans  by Janet McConnaughey and Matthew Brown, Associated Press (January 12, 2022) - “It’s especially maddening to learn that Collins Pipeline’s initial analysis deemed the pipe … [Read more...] about Pipeline spills 300,000 gallons of diesel near New Orleans 

Tagged With: Leak Detection, Pipeline Leak, Pipeline Repair, Pipeline Spill

Amplify Took Three Hours to Halt California Pipeline Spill

October 5, 2021 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

Amplify Took Three Hours to Halt California Pipeline Spill  by Robert Tuttle and John Gittelsohn, Bloomberg (October 5, 2021) - “While all the details aren’t known, ‘the facts that are stated are very concerning to us,’ said Bill … [Read more...] about Amplify Took Three Hours to Halt California Pipeline Spill

Tagged With: Leak Detection, Pipeline Leak, Pipeline Repair, Pipeline Spill

Too Much Sun Degrades Coatings That Keep Pipes From Corroding, Risking Leaks, Spills and Explosions

October 11, 2020 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

Too Much Sun Degrades Coatings That Keep Pipes From Corroding, Risking Leaks, Spills and Explosions by Phil McKenna, Inside Climate News (Oct 11, 2020) “Significant failures in pipelines transporting gas, oil and other hazardous liquids … [Read more...] about Too Much Sun Degrades Coatings That Keep Pipes From Corroding, Risking Leaks, Spills and Explosions

Tagged With: Corrosion, Pipeline Explosion, Pipeline Incident, Pipeline Repair, Pipeline Spill

Fragile Pipelines Pose an Increasing Risk in Gas-Hungry U.S. 

October 13, 2018 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

Fragile Pipelines Pose an Increasing Risk in Gas-Hungry U.S.  by Naureen Malik, Bloomberg (Oct 13, 2018) - “Aging infrastructure is clearly an issue in the U.S., especially on the East Coast where they have a lot of old … [Read more...] about Fragile Pipelines Pose an Increasing Risk in Gas-Hungry U.S. 

Tagged With: Pipeline Repair

Stretch of pipeline to be replaced after Orion blast

January 15, 2018 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

Stretch of pipeline to be replaced after Orion blast  By Mike Martindale, The Detroit News (Jan 15, 2018) - “From the little they said about corrective actions, it would appear they are trying to learn from this incident and … [Read more...] about Stretch of pipeline to be replaced after Orion blast

Tagged With: Pipeline Repair

Michigan’s aging gas pipelines raise safety concerns 

December 14, 2017 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

Michigan’s aging gas pipelines raise safety concerns  By Mike Martindale, The Detroit News (Dec 14, 2017) - “Weimer said pipeline operators have a duty to ‘continuously evaluate the risk of their pipelines and then maintain the … [Read more...] about Michigan’s aging gas pipelines raise safety concerns 

Tagged With: Natural Gas Pipelines, Pipeline Repair

Look out below: danger lurks underground from aging gas pipes

September 24, 2014 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

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

Tagged With: Natural Gas Pipelines, Pipeline Repair

Pipeline company ‘slightly safer’ than most, but recent mishaps trigger probe

June 8, 2014 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

Pipeline company ‘slightly safer’ than most, but recent mishaps trigger probe  By Gil Smart, LancasterOnline (June 8, 2014) - "There’s been a series of tragic accidents in the last few years,’ said Carl Weimer, Executive Director of … [Read more...] about Pipeline company ‘slightly safer’ than most, but recent mishaps trigger probe

Tagged With: Pipeline Explosion, Pipeline Incident, Pipeline Leak, Pipeline Repair, Pipeline Rupture, Pipeline Spill, Safety Regulations

Gas explosions appear inevitable, given state of pipes

May 20, 2014 by Kenneth Clarkson Leave a Comment

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

Tagged With: Natural Gas Pipelines, Pipeline Explosion, Pipeline Incident, Pipeline Repair

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