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
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Pipeline spills 300,000 gallons of diesel near New Orleans
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
Amplify Took Three Hours to Halt California Pipeline Spill
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
Too Much Sun Degrades Coatings That Keep Pipes From Corroding, Risking Leaks, Spills and Explosions
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
Fragile Pipelines Pose an Increasing Risk in Gas-Hungry U.S.
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.
Stretch of pipeline to be replaced after Orion blast
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
Michigan’s aging gas pipelines raise safety concerns
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
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
Pipeline company ‘slightly safer’ than most, but recent mishaps trigger probe
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
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