Blogs

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.

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.

Pipelines are safe; it's time to move forward

Pipelines are among the safest, most efficient methods for transporting energy. After an exhaustive review process, it’s time for Minnesota to move forward.

Pipeline ruptures cause serious damage

The 2012 DOT pipeline leak detection study states that if detection and shutdown is not acted on as soon as a rupture occurs, the consequences can escalate so having a robust and reliable system in place is important.

Pipeline Product Release Trends

According to the API advisory, PPTS Advisory 2009-5, facility releases account for more than half of the incidents in the hazardous liquids industry’s Pipeline Performance Tracking System (PPTS). The facility leaks were lower in consequence as, typically, the leaks were lower in volume and they were contained in the facility.