Preparing for an offshore disaster

Working in the oil and gas industry means that Atmos employees brave all types of different environments all over the world to install systems. On occasion, this can include offshore oil and gas rigs. In order to travel to an offshore platform, it is mandatory for the engineers to complete the UK Basic Offshore Safety Induction Emergency Training (BOSIET).

Politician agrees pipelines are the safest alternative

The mayor of Sarnia, Mike Bradley, has the common sense and took the time to understand that pipelines are a safer alternative to rail cars or tanker for moving the product needed to power our economy.

Plains ordered to install safety valves, pressure sensors in pipeline that caused Refugio oil spill

Federal regulators issued more requirements for Plains All American Pipeline to complete before it can restart the crude-oil pipelines shut down since they ruptured and caused the Refugio Oil Spill in southern Santa Barbara County.

PIPES Act requires plans in place for oil disasters trapped beneath the ice

For the first time, pipeline companies will be required to have plans in place for dealing with oil disasters trapped beneath the ice.

Pipeline trainers reduce 'human error'

Incorrect operation causes several pipeline leaks every year. Training your controllers so that they respond calmly and correctly to abnormal operating conditions could make the difference between an emergency and a catastrophe.