Why did Trump reopen California's Santa Barbara oil pipeline after 11 years? Explained By Durva More, Hindustan Times (July 14, 2026) "Safety experts say the pipeline design remains vulnerable to corrosion. Bill Caram, Executive … [Read more...] about Why did Trump reopen California’s Santa Barbara oil pipeline after 11 years? Explained
Pipeline Rupture
The Potential Impact Radius and What We Don’t Know
One of the most impactful and chilling calculations in pipeline safety is a simple radius: the Potential Impact Radius (PIR). This invisible circle is used by pipeline operators to estimate the area where a gas pipeline failure could … [Read more...] about The Potential Impact Radius and What We Don’t Know
Keystone Pipeline Ruptures and Spills Unknown Amount of Crude Oil Near Fort Ransom, North Dakota
In the last decade the troubled South Bow pipeline, previously operated by TC Energy, has spilled over 1 million gallons of crude oil into sensitive ecosystems throughout the country leading to over $700 million in cleanup costs and … [Read more...] about Keystone Pipeline Ruptures and Spills Unknown Amount of Crude Oil Near Fort Ransom, North Dakota
Trump Fossil Fuel Deregulation and Staff Cuts Could Lead to Increase in Pipeline Accidents
Trump Fossil Fuel Deregulation and Staff Cuts Could Lead to Increase in Pipeline Accidents By Melinda Tuhus, Between the Lines (March 26, 2025) "Between The Lines’ Melinda Tuhus spoke with Bill Caram, executive director of the … [Read more...] about Trump Fossil Fuel Deregulation and Staff Cuts Could Lead to Increase in Pipeline Accidents
Details scant as operators remains tight-lipped about pipeline failure south of Durango
Details scant as operators remains tight-lipped about pipeline failure south of Durango By Reuben M. Schafir, The Durango Herald (Feb. 20, 2020) "According to Hall, a 45-year-old pipeline is not unusually aged and wouldn’t necessarily … [Read more...] about Details scant as operators remains tight-lipped about pipeline failure south of Durango
Across Texas, U.S. vehicles crash into pipelines, spark explosions, fires, gas leaks
Across Texas, U.S. vehicles crash into pipelines, spark explosions, fires, gas leaks By Alison Young, Houston Landing (Dec. 11, 2024) “When the public sees something like this awful tragedy in Deer Park and what’s happened to the … [Read more...] about Across Texas, U.S. vehicles crash into pipelines, spark explosions, fires, gas leaks
Dangerous pipelines near roads often have little protection against vehicle crashes
Dangerous pipelines near roads often have little protection against vehicle crashes By Alison Young, Houston Landing (Dec. 11, 2024) “It is the operator’s responsibility to protect the public from these threats,” Caram said. “We have … [Read more...] about Dangerous pipelines near roads often have little protection against vehicle crashes
Virginia Officials Urge FERC to Delay Mountain Valley Opening
Virginia Officials Urge FERC to Delay Mountain Valley Opening By Carlos Anchondo, Energywire (May 15, 2024) "But a growing number of officials, environmentalists and advocacy groups have expressed concerns over the pipeline's safety. … [Read more...] about Virginia Officials Urge FERC to Delay Mountain Valley Opening
Montgomery County Board Raises Concerns about MVP
Montgomery County Board Raises Concerns about MVP By Laurence Hammack, The Roanoke Times (May 14, 2024) "The Pipeline Safety Trust which monitors the industry and its regulators says more information should be shared with the public." … [Read more...] about Montgomery County Board Raises Concerns about MVP
Fears Grow as Mountain Valley Pipeline Nears Completion
Fears Grow as Mountain Valley Pipeline Nears Completion By Laurence Hammack, The Roanoke Times (May 13, 2024) "Bill Caram, executive director of Pipeline Safety Trust, wrote in an April 11 letter to PHMSA that he hoped steps had been … [Read more...] about Fears Grow as Mountain Valley Pipeline Nears Completion