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California opens the door for Big Oil’s CO2 pipeline plans States will be responsible for keeping people safe as the oil industry pushes a massive buildout of carbon dioxide pipelines near communities.

“With federal safety rules on carbon dioxide pipelines eliminated and no replacements in sight, it will be up to states to keep communities safe, said Caram of Pipeline Safety Trust.”

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15 Years Since the San Bruno Pipeline Tragedy – Has Safety Improved?

This tragedy spurred major reforms in pipeline safety. Our webinar panel will discuss what has changed, what hasn’t, and what’s still needed to keep communities safe.

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LNG facilities are rapidly increasing in the United States, bringing with them increased risk of incidents, with any safety failures falling heavily on nearby communities. Yet these facilities are still governed by regulations written decades ago.

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"We have a long way to go to get to zero incidents and I hope we can make progress towards our mutual goal of safer communities and a healthier environment," Caram said in a statement Thursday.

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E&E News: PHMSA gets first confirmed head since 2021 The Senate voted 51-47 Thursday to confirm Paul Roberti as the pipeline safety agency’s new administrator.

“Bill Caram, executive director of the group Pipeline Safety Trust, said the nonprofit looks forward to working with Roberti on bolstering pipeline safety.”

In St. James Parish, Exxon plans to lay carbon pipeline alarmingly close to homes, businesses | The Lens Experts and residents decry hazards to people and lack of regulations, transparency

After that incident, advocates and pipeline safety experts pushed for updated regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

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On September 13th, 2018, a chain of gas explosions occurred throughout Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts. As a result of this disaster, 30,000 residents were evacuated, 131 structures were damaged, 22 individuals were hospitalized, and 18-year-old Leonel Rondon lost his life.

POLITICO Pro: California’s carbon pipeline moratorium may end next year Legislation heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom would require new safety regulations from the state fire marshal.

Pipeline Safety Trust is “appreciative of the authors’ efforts to improve CO2 pipeline safety in California, but there is still a lot of work to be done to ensure communities are safe from these pipelines,” McKay added.

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It's been 15 years since the San Bruno pipeline tragedy.

On October 6, the Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) will host a webinar to reflect on this anniversary and the state of pipeline safety today.

Register at tinyurl.com/sanbruno15

It’s been 15 years since the San Bruno pipeline tragedy.

On October 6, the Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) will host a webinar to reflect on this anniversary and the state of pipeline safety today.

Register here: tinyurl.com/sanbruno15

As we reflect on this anniversary and the state of pipeline safety today, we honor those who were lost and reaffirm the urgent need for safer pipelines and stronger protections for communities.

The severity of the disaster was compounded by the absence of automatic and remote-controlled shutoff valves, which could have limited the spread of fire and damage.

According to the NTSB, contributing to the incident were the CPUC and PHMSA exemptions of existing pipelines from the regulatory requirement for pressure testing, which likely would have detected installation defects.

The National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) investigation found that the PG&E pipeline failed due to a poorly welded pipe section and an inadequate integrity management program that did not detect or repair the faulty pipe.

Today marks the 15th anniversary of the San Bruno pipeline tragedy, a devastating event that claimed eight lives, injured 66, and destroyed 38 homes.

E&E News: White House outlines priorities on oil and gas, offshore carbon storage The spring Unified Agenda provides a snapshot of efforts to advance the president’s plans for fossil fuel exploration and infrastructure.

"PHMSA has a responsibility to act now before more mileage is built and more people are put at risk."

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“With mileage likely to increase in the years ahead, these pipelines pose unique and severe dangers, and communities will be left unprotected if the agency continues to delay action," Sutherland said in a statement.

“On Thursday, Erin Sutherland, policy and program director at Pipeline Safety Trust, said the nonprofit group is ‘deeply disappointed that PHMSA has failed to include the carbon dioxide pipeline safety rulemaking on its regulatory docket.”

Forsyth County commissioners pass resolution opposing pipeline expansion During Thursday’s meeting, Forsyth County residents again voiced environmental and safety concerns.

...has ‘one of the poorer safety records of national pipeline companies in the categories of accidents resulting in fatalities, cost per incident, and releases per incident.'”

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“Citing data analysis by the watchdog group Pipeline Safety Trust, the resolution stated that Transco — the operator of the proposed Southeast Supply Enhancement Project (SSEP)...

"By closing safety gaps, improving public transparency, and addressing emerging issues such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen pipelines, it will save lives and safeguard our environment. We’re grateful for Senator Markey’s leadership in making pipeline safety a national priority.”

“The last two years have been the deadliest two-year period for pipelines in nearly 15 years, with pipeline failures claiming 30 lives."

Senator Markey and Representative Trahan to Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Pipeline Safety, Accountability, and Public Engagement | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts Bill Text (PDF) Washington (August 20, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the...

“The Pipeline Accountability Act is the type of action we need from Congress to prevent the kinds of pipeline tragedies we’ve seen in the past,” said Erin Sutherland, Policy & Program Director/Counsel, Pipeline Safety Trust.

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Yesterday marked 25 years since a transmission pipeline owned and operated by El Paso Natural Gas ruptured and killed 12 campers near Carlsbad, New Mexico.
 
The Carlsbad pipeline explosion was one of the deadliest gas pipeline explosions in US history.

Conroe officials support opposition to high-pressure natural gas site project The Conroe City Council vowed to do everything in its power to stop a high-pressure natural gas compressor site planned off Interstate 45.

...and it varies in size from about 100 feet to about 700 feet for a 6-inch to 42-inch pipeline, respectively, according to the Pipeline Safety Trust, a nonprofit organization that promotes pipeline safety."

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"A hazard area radius around a pipeline site is the area within which there would be virtually no chance of survival if a pipeline rupture and fire were to happen...

811 Before you dig. Every dig. Every time. Anyone planning to dig should call 811 or visit their state’s 811 center website to request that the approximate locations of underground utilities be marked.

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Since 2002, excavation damage has been the in the top three leading causes of all significant and serious pipeline incidents.

Calling 8-1-1 has proven to be the most effective preventative measure in excavation safety and helps to avoid potentially catastrophic pipeline accidents.

Today is National #811Day and a great reminder to call 8-1-1 before any digging projects.

20 years ago, the 811 call system was created and it helps protect lives and property every day.