Safety
Enbridge Evacuates Gulf Platforms as Storm Francine Nears
Energy pipeline operator Enbridge has pulled employees from several offshore U.S. Gulf of Mexico platforms, the company told customers, as Tropical Storm Francine advanced toward a landfall in Louisiana.
Pipeline Incident in Missouri Triggers Natural Gas Leak, No Injuries Reported
A natural gas pipeline operated by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline was struck by a construction crew in Missouri’s Cass County on Sept.6
Unexploded WWII Bomb Halts Production at Czech Refinery, Forces Shutdown
Orlen's Czech unit Unipetrol is shutting down production in its Litvinov refinery after an unexploded World War Two bomb was found in a remote part of the chemical complex in Zaluzi, the Czech company said on Wednesday.
Top U.S. Oilfield Firm Halliburton Hit by Cyberattack, Source Says
The attack appeared to impact business operations at the company's north Houston campus, as well as some global connectivity networks, sources said.
Fuel Pipeline Explosion at Russian Petrochemical Plant Injures Three
A blast and fire on a fuel pipeline at the Sterlitamak petrochemical plant in Russia's Bashkiria region east of Moscow injured three people, local authorities said on Monday.
U.S. Appeals Court Strikes Down Controversial Biden Pipeline Safety Rules
A U.S. appeals court on Friday tossed out several natural gas pipeline safety standards adopted by President Joe Biden's administration following industry criticism about the massive costs on pipeline operators.
Canadian Wildfire Engulfs Jasper, Threatens Trans Mountain Pipeline as Firefighters Struggle to Contain Blaze
A wildfire reached the Canadian town of Jasper, Alberta on Wednesday, one of hundreds ravaging the western provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, as firefighters battled to save key facilities such as the Trans Mountain Pipeline, authorities said.
Second Gas Pipeline Rupture in Texas’ Reeves County Raises Environmental Concerns
A natural gas pipeline in Reeves County ruptured on July 15, marking the second such incident in the area within 11 months.
Exxon Shuts Joliet, Illinois Refinery After Storm Causes Power Outage
ExxonMobil shut down its 251,800-barrel-per-day refinery at Joliet, Illinois, due to a power outage after a storm, according to a filing late on Monday.
Enhancing Contractor Safety: New API Assessment Program Targets Key Risks
API introduces the Pipeline Contractor Assessment Program to enhance safety practices among pipeline contractors, focusing on standardized guidelines and risk management based on RP 1173.
Largest Texas Ports Close; Enbridge Activates Emergency Plans, Kinder Morgan Shuts Facilities as Hurricane Beryl Nears
Largest Texas ports close as Hurricane Beryl nears, affecting Enbridge and Kinder Morgan operations. The companies implemented emergency plans and facility shutdowns ahead of the storm's landfall on the Texas coast.
Gas Pipeline Accident Sparks Fire in Crimea, Disrupting Supplies to Alushta, Officials Say
A fire broke out late Saturday after an accident at a gas pipeline near the village of Vinogradnoye in Moscow-annexed Crimea, cutting gas to the resort town of Alushta and more than a dozen settlements, Russian officials said.
Tropical Storm Beryl Expected to Have Minimal Impact on U.S. Offshore Oil Production
Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to have little impact on U.S. offshore oil and gas production, energy companies said on Friday while evacuating personnel from some facilities out of caution.
Fire at Alberta Gas Metering Station Prompts Temporary Highway Closure
A fire that prompted temporary closure of a major highway near Edson town, Canada, on Monday involved a gas metering station, said Yellowhead County in northern Alberta.
Peru State-Run Oil Firm Reports Crude Leak from Illegal Pipeline Connection
Peru's state-run oil producer said on Tuesday it had detected an illegal hook-up that caused crude to leak out from its pipeline in the north of the country that runs from the Amazon to the Pacific.
Southern Star Responds to Pipeline Fire in Terlton, Oklahoma
Investigators said they are still working to determine the cause of the fire, which occurred during maintenance work on a gas pipeline the morning of June 22.
Martin Midstream Recovers 1,250 Barrels from Pipeline Oil Spill in Arkansas
Martin Midstream Partners said on Monday it had recovered around 1,250 barrels of crude oil following a pipeline spill that occurred earlier this month.
Attack on Niger-Benin Oil Pipeline Kills Six Soldiers, Security Sources Report
Unidentified assailants in Niger attacked soldiers guarding a major Niger-Benin oil pipeline on Wednesday, killing six soldiers, three security sources told Reuters on Thursday.
Technote: Enhancing Pipeline Safety Through Automation
Discover the pivotal role of automation in modern pipeline operations, addressing safety challenges while optimizing efficiency and regulatory compliance. Gain insights into the evolving dynamics of the industry and future technological trends.
Shell Probes Smoke Report Near Gbaran Oil Facility in Nigeria
Residents in the nearby community reported a fire near Shell's Gbaran Ubie oil and gas facility in Nigeria, stating that blasts were heard in the area where pipeline repair works had been ongoing.
Mountain Valley Pipeline Repairs Leak, Proceeds with West Virginia-Virginia Gas Line Testing
U.S. natural gas pipeline venture Mountain Valley Pipeline said on Friday it repaired a segment of pipe that failed a water test earlier in the month and will continue to prepare the long-delayed West Virginia-Virginia pipe for service.
Pipeline Safety Improves Over Five Years, Focuses on Community Engagement and Low-Carbon Solutions
Despite increases in pipeline mileage and the volume of barrels transported, the American Petroleum Institute's recent report reveals that pipeline safety has seen improvement across various key metrics over the past five years.
Exxon to Temporarily Shut Guyana Platforms for Pipeline Connection
The 140-mile (225-km) pipeline will feed Guyana's $1.9 billion gas-to-power project aimed at ending the country's dependence on imported fuels and at lowering energy costs for residents.
Kinder Morgan Declares Force Majeure on West Texas Gas Pipeline After Fire
Pipeline operator Kinder Morgan said on Friday a fire that erupted on a West Texas natural gas pipeline it operates was extinguished after burning for most of the day.
Cenovus Subsidiary Husky Oil Operations Fined $1.83 Million for 2018 Canada Oil Spill
The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) had laid three charges against Husky Oil Operations Ltd. for the spill — the largest in the province's history — in October 2021.
Four Killed in Drone Attack on Northern Iraq's Khor Mor Gas Field
Four expatriate workers were killed in a drone attack targeting the Khor Mor gas field in Iraq's Kurdistan region on Friday, an advisor to the Iraqi Kurdish prime minister told Reuters.
Security Concerns Drive Interest in Subsea Clamps
(P&GJ) — Increased concerns about energy security and the desire to support net-zero targets through innovative decommissioning projects are driving up demand for subsea clamps and connectors, according to pipeline technology specialist STATS Group.
Equinor's Hammerfest LNG Plant Shuts Until Friday After Gas Leak
Equinor's Hammerfest LNG plant in Arctic northern Norway was evacuated on Tuesday because of a gas leak during maintenance and will remain offline until Friday at least, the company said.
FBI Warns of Chinese Hackers Targeting U.S. Infrastructure, Including 23 Pipeline Operators
Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting "for just the right moment to deal a devastating blow," FBI Director Christopher Wray said on Thursday.
Asbestos Pipe Abatement Possibly Simplified
(P&GJ) — From 1914 until 1988, asbestos was just an accepted part of life and industry, and even at the end of that span, the only requirement by the EPA was the reporting of asbestos used in some products.
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