S. transportation officials adopted long-delayed measures that are meant to prevent pipeline spills and deadly gas explosions, but they don’t address recommended steps to lessen accidents once they occur. The new rules from the Department of Transportation apply to more than 500,000 miles of pipelines that carry natural gas, oil, and other hazardous materials throughout
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The oil and gas sector works to mitigate risk and implement site-specific contingency plans in line with worldwide standards. The challenge is to maintain these standards in an increasingly pressurized global environment. As the world’s population continues to climb and the global appetite for energy grows, the sector must strive for innovative ways to tap
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Did you know that there are approximately 2.06 million miles of distribution pipelines used to deliver natural gas to most homes and businesses? According to National Transportation Safety Board statistics, pipelines are the safest and most efficient means of transporting natural gas and petroleum products, but they do have certain risks. Before a member of
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Pinhole leaks in pipelines can be a big problem for operators; they can lead to spills that possibly will not be detected over a long time. These leaks can then spill over weeks or months and will not be recognized with the conventional leak detection systems. What Causes Pinhole Leaks? Bacteria are found in everything
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Natural gas is the preferred heating element in many homes, giving your home heat, hot water, and sometimes even electricity. Low natural gas pressure in your home, however, can lead to a lot of problems, ranging from not being able to keep the heat on to a potential gas leak. Once the problem has been
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Spring is a prime time for powerful storms. Many of these fronts sweep across entire swaths of the country, bringing straight-line winds, hail, floods, and tornadoes. Your project doesn’t stop just because spring is a volatile time for weather, but it is important to keep your crew safe. Here are a few tips to keep
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Nothing is more important than safety. Our philosophy is that if it cannot be done safely, it should not be done at all. Our Products All Submar products are made with high-quality materials, and we perform safety testing on our leasable installation equipment every six months. Submar is proud to provide quality control and certified
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It’s generally agreed that pipelines are an extremely safe way to transport energy across vast distances. Here is a look at some of the numbers that back that up: A barrel of crude oil or petroleum product shipped by pipeline reaches its destination safely more than 99.999% of the time. The number of releases greater
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The Atlantic Coast Pipeline is a huge project set to take place over the next few years. The project will create a 600-mile long stretching from West Virginia, through Virginia, and into North Carolina. The project is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs for local residents. Although it’s great for the economy, working
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