Pipeline Safety Trust
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The Pipeline Safety Trust is a nonprofit public watchdog organization promoting pipeline safety through education and advocacy.
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The PIR formula, commissioned by the pipeline industry, has a history of underestimating the impact of pipeline failures. These miscalculations have claimed lives.
Read the full blog: tinyurl.com/PIRblogpost
Read the full blog: tinyurl.com/PIRblogpost
November 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The PIR formula, commissioned by the pipeline industry, has a history of underestimating the impact of pipeline failures. These miscalculations have claimed lives.
Read the full blog: tinyurl.com/PIRblogpost
Read the full blog: tinyurl.com/PIRblogpost
The recent spill from BP's Olympic Pipeline adds to a growing list of incidents that have accumulated over the past two and a half years.
November 19, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The recent spill from BP's Olympic Pipeline adds to a growing list of incidents that have accumulated over the past two and a half years.
Nevada has shown what’s possible when regulators take pipeline safety seriously. Here’s where they’re leading the way on safety:
November 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Nevada has shown what’s possible when regulators take pipeline safety seriously. Here’s where they’re leading the way on safety:
Former San Bruno, California Mayor Jim Ruane speaks about the Sept. 9, 2010 disaster that claimed 8 lives in their city.
October 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Former San Bruno, California Mayor Jim Ruane speaks about the Sept. 9, 2010 disaster that claimed 8 lives in their city.
It’s 2010 - Talmadge Creek, Marshall, Michigan. On Sunday, July 25, an Enbridge pipeline ruptures and more than one million gallons of crude oil surge down Talmadge and into the Kalamazoo. The event becomes one of the worst inland oil spills of all time.
tinyurl.com/PSMSblog
tinyurl.com/PSMSblog
October 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM
It’s 2010 - Talmadge Creek, Marshall, Michigan. On Sunday, July 25, an Enbridge pipeline ruptures and more than one million gallons of crude oil surge down Talmadge and into the Kalamazoo. The event becomes one of the worst inland oil spills of all time.
tinyurl.com/PSMSblog
tinyurl.com/PSMSblog
We must do more for pipeline safety.
Attend the 2025 PST Conference in New Orleans on Nov. 13 and 14 to join the conversation. Register at the link below.
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Attend the 2025 PST Conference in New Orleans on Nov. 13 and 14 to join the conversation. Register at the link below.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
We must do more for pipeline safety.
Attend the 2025 PST Conference in New Orleans on Nov. 13 and 14 to join the conversation. Register at the link below.
pstrust.org/2025-confere...
Attend the 2025 PST Conference in New Orleans on Nov. 13 and 14 to join the conversation. Register at the link below.
pstrust.org/2025-confere...
The Pipeline Safety Trust works hard to make each conference a place where people in power listen, and community voices drive the conversation around pipeline safety.
It is not too late to register for the 2025 PST Conference, November 13-14, in New Orleans!
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It is not too late to register for the 2025 PST Conference, November 13-14, in New Orleans!
pstrust.org/pipeline-saf...
October 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
The Pipeline Safety Trust works hard to make each conference a place where people in power listen, and community voices drive the conversation around pipeline safety.
It is not too late to register for the 2025 PST Conference, November 13-14, in New Orleans!
pstrust.org/pipeline-saf...
It is not too late to register for the 2025 PST Conference, November 13-14, in New Orleans!
pstrust.org/pipeline-saf...
October 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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.
Register at: tinyurl.com/sanbruno15
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.
Register at: tinyurl.com/sanbruno15
September 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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.
Register at: tinyurl.com/sanbruno15
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.
Register at: tinyurl.com/sanbruno15
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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September 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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.
pstrust.org/lng-expansio...
pstrust.org/lng-expansio...
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.
September 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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.
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
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
September 15, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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
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
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
September 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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
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
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the San Bruno pipeline tragedy, a devastating event that claimed eight lives, injured 66, and destroyed 38 homes.
September 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the San Bruno pipeline tragedy, a devastating event that claimed eight lives, injured 66, and destroyed 38 homes.
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.
The Carlsbad pipeline explosion was one of the deadliest gas pipeline explosions in US history.
August 20, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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.
The Carlsbad pipeline explosion was one of the deadliest gas pipeline explosions in US history.
“This substantive policy change should have gone through the full rulemaking process from day one. We’re asking PHMSA to withdraw this rule and start over with proper transparency.”
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August 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
“This substantive policy change should have gone through the full rulemaking process from day one. We’re asking PHMSA to withdraw this rule and start over with proper transparency.”
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shorturl.at/W0Lrt
“We believe the circuit court’s opinion significantly misinterprets the applicable law,” Pipeline Safety Trust Policy & Program Director/Counsel Erin Sutherland said.
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July 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“We believe the circuit court’s opinion significantly misinterprets the applicable law,” Pipeline Safety Trust Policy & Program Director/Counsel Erin Sutherland said.
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shorturl.at/yBook
Existing regulations for LNG facilities are woefully out of date, leaving facilities largely governed by voluntary industry standards and workplace safety requirements.
Read our full comment:
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Read our full comment:
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July 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Existing regulations for LNG facilities are woefully out of date, leaving facilities largely governed by voluntary industry standards and workplace safety requirements.
Read our full comment:
lnkd.in/gtnd6_zC
Read our full comment:
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“PHMSA is hindering the public and Congress’ ability to effectively monitor its progress in implementing critical safety reforms,” Sutherland said.
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Full PR: shorturl.at/mVjex
July 9, 2025 at 9:21 PM
“PHMSA is hindering the public and Congress’ ability to effectively monitor its progress in implementing critical safety reforms,” Sutherland said.
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Full PR: shorturl.at/mVjex
In 2024, Nora Harren attended the PST Conference as a member of the public.
“I sat in rooms with federal officials, university researchers, other concerned community members, and pipeline operators.”
Full blog post about her experience:
pstrust.org/category/blog/
“I sat in rooms with federal officials, university researchers, other concerned community members, and pipeline operators.”
Full blog post about her experience:
pstrust.org/category/blog/
July 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
In 2024, Nora Harren attended the PST Conference as a member of the public.
“I sat in rooms with federal officials, university researchers, other concerned community members, and pipeline operators.”
Full blog post about her experience:
pstrust.org/category/blog/
“I sat in rooms with federal officials, university researchers, other concerned community members, and pipeline operators.”
Full blog post about her experience:
pstrust.org/category/blog/
We are thrilled to welcome our new Technical Director, Clayton Bodell.
Previously, Clayton worked for several pipeline companies in various roles. He also worked for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Learn more about Clayton:
pstrust.org/meet-technic...
Previously, Clayton worked for several pipeline companies in various roles. He also worked for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Learn more about Clayton:
pstrust.org/meet-technic...
July 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
We are thrilled to welcome our new Technical Director, Clayton Bodell.
Previously, Clayton worked for several pipeline companies in various roles. He also worked for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Learn more about Clayton:
pstrust.org/meet-technic...
Previously, Clayton worked for several pipeline companies in various roles. He also worked for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
Learn more about Clayton:
pstrust.org/meet-technic...
We’re committed to making the Pipeline Safety Trust Conference accessible to all. Our Public Travel Assistance Program helps cover costs.
Register for the conference or apply for travel assistance here:
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Register for the conference or apply for travel assistance here:
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June 25, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We’re committed to making the Pipeline Safety Trust Conference accessible to all. Our Public Travel Assistance Program helps cover costs.
Register for the conference or apply for travel assistance here:
pstrust.org/trust-initia...
Register for the conference or apply for travel assistance here:
pstrust.org/trust-initia...
We are thrilled to have Rebecca Orrison join our team as the Data Manager!
Rebecca holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany.
Learn more about Rebecca:
pstrust.org/meet-data-mana…
Rebecca holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany.
Learn more about Rebecca:
pstrust.org/meet-data-mana…
June 23, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We are thrilled to have Rebecca Orrison join our team as the Data Manager!
Rebecca holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany.
Learn more about Rebecca:
pstrust.org/meet-data-mana…
Rebecca holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences at the University at Albany.
Learn more about Rebecca:
pstrust.org/meet-data-mana…
“While we commend the sponsors’ commitment to increased public transparency, seeing the pushback the bill received from industry is concerning,” McKay said. “Tragedies can occur when an industry relies on keeping its customers in the dark about safety.”
tinyurl.com/ORSB685
tinyurl.com/ORSB685
June 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
“While we commend the sponsors’ commitment to increased public transparency, seeing the pushback the bill received from industry is concerning,” McKay said. “Tragedies can occur when an industry relies on keeping its customers in the dark about safety.”
tinyurl.com/ORSB685
tinyurl.com/ORSB685
Pipeline companies are proposing a major buildout of CO₂ pipelines, particularly in the Midwest and along the Gulf Coast.
Some analysts express that the current siting structure for these pipelines will be “a significant problem if more interstate CO₂ pipelines are built.”
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Some analysts express that the current siting structure for these pipelines will be “a significant problem if more interstate CO₂ pipelines are built.”
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June 11, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Pipeline companies are proposing a major buildout of CO₂ pipelines, particularly in the Midwest and along the Gulf Coast.
Some analysts express that the current siting structure for these pipelines will be “a significant problem if more interstate CO₂ pipelines are built.”
shorturl.at/y41rB
Some analysts express that the current siting structure for these pipelines will be “a significant problem if more interstate CO₂ pipelines are built.”
shorturl.at/y41rB