5 Worst US pipeline spills in 2016

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.

5 Items for your 2018 budget that will improve the safety of pipeline operations

Every manager knows the stress of budget planning; stretching your dollars to maximize the improvement of your operations

$518M "PIPES Act", Pipeline Safety Bill passed

“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.

4 Ways to improve leak detection per API RP 1175

Regulators have become more aggressive in using API RP 1130 to hold operators accountable for maintaining their leak detection systems.

Infographic: pipeline leak detection regulations in the USA

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).