Safety
PHMSA Seeks to Ease Pipeline Safety Rules Under Trump Administration
Contributing Editor Stephen Barlas examines how PHMSA is pursuing regulatory changes that could ease pipeline safety requirements. The agency has issued three advance notices of proposed rulemaking as part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to reduce compliance burdens on the energy sector.
Toronto Contractor Pleads Guilty After Striking Enbridge Gas Pipeline in 2024
Orin Landscaping Inc. was fined $30,000 after striking a gas pipeline in Toronto, the Ontario Court of Justice announced. Regulators say the incident highlights the risks of excavation near underground infrastructure.
Phillips 66 Cuts Gasoline Output at Bayway Refinery After Fire
Phillips 66 has reduced gasoline production at its Bayway refinery in New Jersey after a fire near its catalytic cracking unit. Repairs are underway, with full output expected in the coming days.
Enterprise Responds to Crude Oil Leak at Houston Terminal, Seaway Pipeline Impacted
Enterprise Products is responding to a crude oil leak at its Houston terminal that temporarily reduced flows on the Seaway pipeline.
Colombia’s Cano Limon-Covenas Pipeline Shut After Explosives Attack
An explosives attack in Colombia’s Arauquita region forced the suspension of crude oil pumping through the 210,000 bpd Cano Limon-Covenas pipeline, operator Cenit said, as emergency crews worked to contain a spill.
PHMSA Picks Louisiana for 20-Year LNG Safety Center Lease
PHMSA signed a 20-year lease with McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to establish the National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety, aimed at advancing research, training, and collaboration on safe LNG operations.
Crude Flows From BTC Pipeline, Ceyhan Port Resume After Contamination Scare
Azeri BTC crude oil loadings from the Turkish port of Ceyhan resumed on July 23, after increased checks linked to a contamination issue delayed loadings in recent days.
Pipeline Safety Cases Plunge as Trump Slows Enforcement
Pipeline safety enforcement actions have plunged to a 20-year low under President Trump’s second term, raising concerns about oversight gaps.
Drone Strikes on Iraq’s Kurdistan Oilfields Trigger Shutdowns, Output Losses
Drone attacks on multiple oilfields in Iraq’s Kurdistan region have forced shutdowns and slashed crude production by up to 150,000 barrels per day.
Not All Safety Relief Valves Are Alike: Key Differences Explained
Safety relief valves may look similar but differ widely in design, performance, and maintenance needs. Learn how to identify key features, choose between semi- and full-nozzle designs, and ensure compliance with industry standards like ASME and API.
Rome Fuel Station Explosion Injures 45 After Truck Hits LPG Pipeline
A major explosion at a Rome petrol station injured 45 people after a truck struck a pipeline, causing a gas leak and fire during fuel transfer operations.
PHMSA Urges Broader Adoption of Pipeline Safety Management Systems
PHMSA has issued a new advisory bulletin encouraging pipeline operators to adopt formal safety management systems, citing ongoing accidents and stalled progress among smaller operators despite high adoption rates across the industry.
OLI Systems Wins DOE Grant to Boost CO₂ Pipeline Safety with New Integrity Model
OLI Systems has secured a DOE grant to develop a CO₂ Transport Asset Integrity Model aimed at improving pipeline safety in carbon capture projects. The new tool will assess corrosion risks from impurities and deliver real-time insights for operators managing CO₂ infrastructure.
Line on Trans Niger Pipeline Shut After Spill in Ogoniland
Renaissance Energy shut down a line on Nigeria’s Trans Niger Pipeline following an operational oil spill near the B-Dere community. Cleanup efforts are underway after the pipeline was clamped and the leak contained.
Mexico's Pemex Reports Leaks on Oil Pipeline Supplying Dos Bocas Terminal
Pemex reported and addressed leaks on an oil pipeline transporting crude from its Akal-C platform to the Dos Bocas terminal in Tabasco, Mexico, with cleanup underway and operations set to resume.
Nigeria’s Renaissance Halts Oil Production After Pipeline Spill
Nigeria’s Renaissance Africa Energy has halted oil production after a spill on the Okordia-Rumuekpe pipeline, with initial reports citing possible vandalism in the oil-rich Niger Delta.
Three Killed, Two Injured in Accident at LNG Construction Site in Texas
Three workers were killed and two others injured early Tuesday in an accident at Sempra's Port Arthur LNG construction site in Texas. Lead contractor Bechtel has suspended operations while the incident is investigated.
Congress Renews Efforts to Improve Pipeline Safety Law
The Trump administration appears to be more interested in energizing the federal pipeline safety regulator than the Biden administration ever was.
BGE Refutes Claims of Pipeline Safety Risks Tied to Falsified Contractor Audit
BGE has rejected claims by the Maryland PSC that its gas pipeline safety was compromised due to a former employee’s falsified inspection. The company insists no systemwide risks exist and defends its disciplinary handling of the matter.
South Bow to Resume Keystone Pipeline at Reduced Pressure Following Spill
South Bow plans to restart the Keystone pipeline by Tuesday following a 3,500-barrel oil spill in North Dakota. The restart remains subject to U.S. safety regulator approval and will operate under reduced pressure as part of federal and Canadian corrective action orders.
Control Rooms Crucial to Pipeline Compliance Operations
In 2007, the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) released a Notice of Preliminary Rule Making (NPRM), known as the Control Room Management (CRM) rule. Since the CRM rule went into full effect in 2012, pipeline operators have seen significant transformation in the control room operation.
TC Energy Pipeline Strike in Michigan Causes Gas Outage, Repairs Underway
TC Energy is responding to a third-party line strike that damaged a section of its ANR Pipeline System near Fennville, Michigan, on Wednesday afternoon, causing a gas outage in the area.
Ottawa, Canada Contractor Blamed for Multiple Gas Line Strikes During Pipeline Work
Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited has pleaded guilty to five safety violations after damaging multiple gas lines during a series of pipeline upgrade projects in Ottawa.
Renaissance Investigates Blast on Nigeria’s Trans Niger Pipeline
Nigerian oil consortium Renaissance Group confirmed on Tuesday a blast on its Trans Niger oil pipeline in the coastal River State and has dispatched a team to investigate, spokesperson Tony Okonedo said.
BP, Mauritania Detect Gas Leak at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project Offshore West Africa
A gas leak has been detected at a well of the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project offshore Senegal and Mauritania, the British company and Mauritania's environment ministry said on Wednesday.
Editor’s Notebook: Fire Fuels Pipeline Concerns
Editor-in-Chief Michael Reed examines how recent West Coast wildfires exposed vulnerabilities in fuel supply chains, leading to temporary pipeline shutdowns and regional fuel concerns. While quick action restored operations, the incident underscores the importance of pipeline resilience and emergency preparedness.
Operator Challenges: Improving Safety, Efficiency in Pipeline Operations
Oil and gas professionals need to be vigilant about potential hazards while striving to optimize performance and efficiency. This article explores critical safety and efficiency considerations and outlines best pipeline maintenance and operations practices.
OLI Systems Lands DOE Funding for CO₂ Pipeline Integrity Model
OLI Systems has received a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a model aimed at improving CO₂ pipeline safety in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects.
Venture Global’s CP2 LNG Project Advances with Environmental Report
Venture Global's CP2 LNG export project in Louisiana moves forward as FERC staff releases a draft environmental report, concluding emissions impacts are "not significant."
Maryland Lawmakers Push to Curb BGE Pipeline Spending, Citing Safety and Cost Concerns
Maryland lawmakers and regulators are raising concerns over Baltimore Gas & Electric’s (BGE) multibillion-dollar pipeline replacement program, citing rising costs for consumers and questions about its effectiveness in improving safety.
- Energy Transfer to Build $5.3 Billion Permian Gas Pipeline to Supply Southwest
- Enbridge Sees High Demand to Expand 593-Mile Canada-to-U.S. Gulf Oil Pipeline
- Strike Pioneers First-of-Its-Kind Pipe-in-Pipe Installation on Gulf Coast with Enbridge
- 208-Mile Mississippi-to-Alabama Gas Pipeline Moves Into FERC Review
- Chesapeake, AEP to Build $10 Million Ohio Gas Pipeline for Data-Center Power
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- Enbridge Sees High Demand to Expand 593-Mile Canada-to-U.S. Gulf Oil Pipeline
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- Strike Pioneers First-of-Its-Kind Pipe-in-Pipe Installation on Gulf Coast with Enbridge
- Trump Claims Japan, U.S. to Form Joint Venture for Alaska LNG Exports
