Pipeline spills were big news in 2016, and as we face a new year greater vigilance for pipeline leaks and ruptures is required as the 5 largest spills for last year paint a poignant picture.
Every manager knows the stress of budget planning; stretching your dollars to maximize the improvement of your operations
“Americans rely on energy transported through our nation’s pipeline network — and its safety and certainty. The PIPES Act reforms pipeline safety and will help answer the need for more reliable access to energy,” Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., who serves as chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, said.
Regulators have become more aggressive in using API 1130 to hold operators accountable for maintaining their leak detection systems.
Infographic showing the changes in pipeline regulations from Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), The U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Pipeline Safety (DOT-OPS) and American Petroleum Institute (API).
