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PHMSA's New Approach — 40+ Rulemakings Instead of One, and What's Actually in Them
If you've been watching the PHMSA rulemaking docket lately, you may have noticed something unusual: a flood of proposed rules, all dropping around...
Pipeline
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The Distribution Rule Advances: What Happened at the GPAC Meeting and What Comes Next
PHMSA's Technical Pipeline Safety Standards Committee, also known as the Gas Pipeline Advisory Committee (GPAC), met on May 28, 2026, to work through...
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Span of Control - Still a Gray Area, But Getting Clearer
Span of Control - Still a Gray Area, But Getting Clearer
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PHMSA Advisory Bulletin: Pipeline Safety in Extreme Winter Weather
As extreme winter weather events grow more unpredictable and intense, pipeline operators face increasing challenges to maintaining system integrity....
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PHMSA Advisory Bulletin: Integrity Risks of Type A Repair Sleeves
The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently issued Advisory Bulletin ADB–2026–02 to reinforce best practices for...
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New Advisory Highlights Risks to Older Plastic Gas Pipes in High-Heat
New Advisory Highlights Risks to Older Plastic Gas Pipes in High-Heat Environments
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ASME B31Q 2025 is Here: What You Need to Know
The American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B31Q is a widely used standard in the natural gas industry. It provides pipeline operators with...
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What Makes a Pipeline Task "Covered?" Unraveling the 4-Part Test
Ever wondered why backfilling on an active pipeline requires Operator Qualification (OQ), but backhoe maintenance does not? Or why leak investigation...
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Upstream, Midstream, Downstream: A Quick Guide to the Natural Gas Process
Whether you work in the oil and gas industry or not, you’ve probably heard the terms “upstream,” “midstream,” and “downstream” before. But do you...