Leaking pipelines a few feet below the ground risk more than explosions. Between 1997 and 2001, 17 children were diagnosed with leukemia. “We have solid evidence that the Kinder Morgan pipeline leaked into the school at E.C. Best,” Attorney and … [Read more...]
A pipeline in West Virginia exploded today, burned homes and roads
Lots of people have emailed me about this but I haven't had a chance until now. Yahoo link Reuters Google links Remeber what I learned at the PSYOPS conference: How can we lower the bar of the public’s expectations associated with the … [Read more...]
Gas leak detection job fair
Detecting gas leaks could mean life or death. This important position, leak survey technician, pays $12/hour. I think we should apply. The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements: Live within Weatherford, Mineral Wells, Graham … [Read more...]
Pipelines leak, gas soaks into ground, goes BOOM!
The former pipeline executive who spoke on condition of anonymity laughed when asked about first responders finding leaks. “This unodorized gas can soak into the ground around the pipeline. You can’t see it, smell it, taste it. And then boom! What … [Read more...]
Devon Energy pipeline leaks 13,000 barrels of produced water
No one knows when a Devon Energy pipeline near the Odessa neighborhood of South Fork started leaking the estimated 13,000 barrels of produced water according to a report by CBS 7. The neighbors are concerned for their children and damage to their … [Read more...]
Ohio gasoline pipeline leak displaces over 50 residents
GhostBlogger There was a gasoline pipeline leak in Wellington, Ohio, Thursday night. Residents of were evacuated. One of the disturbing facts about this pipeline failure was that the estimated spill size repeated a frequent pattern of giving a … [Read more...]
Arlington gas pipelines are way too close for comfort
When the landman knocks on your door with tales of great riches if you sign on the dotted line, he might show you a shiny brochure with a tank sitting in the middle of a meadow of wildflowers. That's not reality. Every gas well requires a tremendous … [Read more...]
Grand Prairie denies DFW Midstream pipeline
I just got word that Grand Prairie denied DFW Midstream Services access to place their gathering and transmission pipelines in city streets. Nice job protecting your residents, Grand Prairie. The $492,305 is not worth the risk. Without the … [Read more...]
Pictures: Acres of devastation from Williams gas pipeline explosion in Alabama
When pipelines explode there is no shortage of news reports covering the drama surrounding the blast and the blaze. But we rarely learn what happens after the fire is out and the TV cameramen have all gone home? On December 3, 2011, a … [Read more...]
Various items of pipeline news
GhostBlogger Some pipeline have no problems with mass use of Eminent domain. Other pipelines don't like to use it. LINK Just building a pipeline can lead to erosion & water quality losses. LINK "Us vs. them" in shale areas. LINK And, … [Read more...]
El Paso Corp. declared force majeure after pipeline fire
GhostBlogger The Ruby gas transmission pipeline had a fire this weekend: "El Paso Corp.'s Ruby interstate natural gas pipeline — which carries Colorado natural gas to the West Coast — has declared force majeure after a Dec. 10 fire on a … [Read more...]