PHMSA Fines Denbury Gulf Coast Pipeline LLC Nearly $4,000,000, Initiates a New Rulemaking to Update Safety Standards for CO2 Pipelines, and Publishes Advisory Bulletin Warning All Pipeline Companies About Pipeline Integrity Risks Associated … [Read more...] about Department of Transportation’s PHMSA Releases Investigation into Disastrous 2020 CO2 Pipeline Leak in Satartia, Mississippi
Pipeline Rupture
Aging pipelines pose problem for Illinois
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
PHMSA’s New Rule on Automatic and Remote Shut-Off Valves and Rupture Detection Falls Short
Proposed School to Be Steps Away from Dangerous Pipelines
Proposed School to Be Steps Away from Dangerous Pipelines by Claudia Vargas, NBC 10 Philadelphia (December 6, 2021) - Pipeline Safety Trust executive director Bill Caram says Rose Tree Media catchment area parents have reason to be … [Read more...] about Proposed School to Be Steps Away from Dangerous Pipelines
A pipeline expoded in Bellingham 22 years ago, It’s still influencing federal policy
A pipeline expoded in Bellingham 22 years ago, It’s still influencing federal policy by Ysabelle Kempe, Bellingham Herald (August 22, 2021) - “It’s been more than two decades since a leaking gas pipeline in Whatcom Falls Park … [Read more...] about A pipeline expoded in Bellingham 22 years ago, It’s still influencing federal policy
“I can sum it up in one word, and that is: nightmare.” 10 years after massive oil spill in Michigan
“I can sum it up in one word, and that is: nightmare.” 10 years after massive oil spill in Michigan by Rebecca Williams, Michigan Radio (Jul 24, 2020) - "One of the things I’m surprised about that didn’t come out of Michigan is … [Read more...] about “I can sum it up in one word, and that is: nightmare.” 10 years after massive oil spill in Michigan
Industry seeks flexibility in federal pipeline safety rules for rupture response
Industry seeks flexibility in federal pipeline safety rules for rupture response by Tom DiChristopher, S&P Global (Jul 23, 2020) - “The final rule should reflect that venting methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is not ideal, said … [Read more...] about Industry seeks flexibility in federal pipeline safety rules for rupture response
Pipeline accidents, spills down 17% – report
Pipeline accidents, spills down 17% – report by Mike Soraghan, E&E News (May 14, 2020) - “But a pipeline safety group says the industry’s report doesn’t tell the whole story. Bill Caram, deputy director of the Pipeline Safety … [Read more...] about Pipeline accidents, spills down 17% – report
6 Years After Exxon’s Oil Pipeline Burst in an Arkansas Town, a Final Accounting
6 Years After Exxon’s Oil Pipeline Burst in an Arkansas Town, a Final Accounting by David Hasemyer, Inside Climate News (Oct 24, 2019) - “The Pipeline Safety Trust, a non-profit watchdog group, began the five-year fight for … [Read more...] about 6 Years After Exxon’s Oil Pipeline Burst in an Arkansas Town, a Final Accounting
Enbridge pipeline rupture causes explosion in Kentucky
Enbridge pipeline rupture causes explosion in Kentucky by Caroline Llanes, Michigan Radio (Aug 2, 2019) - “Carl Weimer is the executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust. He says Enbridge’s number of incidents per mile of … [Read more...] about Enbridge pipeline rupture causes explosion in Kentucky