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NTSB opens public docket for rupture investigation

The National Transportation Safety Board opens public docket as part of its ongoing investigation of the fatal natural gas transmission pipeline rupture and fire in Arizona, USA.

 

What led to the Enbridge pipeline rupture

The NTSB have said that the rupturing of a 30 in. natural gas pipeline and a subsequent fire caused the 2019 death of one person and the destruction of five homes.

 
 

Capturing emissions

This emissions recovery system exceeds expectations for pipeline depressurisation, says Adam Murray, Vice President of Performance Products, WeldFit, USA.

 

Steel repair sleeves: a closer look

Allan ‘Chip’ Edwards IV, President, Allan Edwards Inc., USA, explores the absence of a universal sleeve manufacturing specification, and its industry implications.

 

Pipeline machinery review

World Pipelines’ quarterly pipeline machinery focus, featuring American Augers.

 
 

Tricks of the trade

Aaron Moore, CWI, Product Manager, Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, USA, outlines the best practices for improving productivity and reducing downtime in pipeline welding.

 

Raising safety management standards

Alexa Burr, Vice President of Segment Standards & Programs, American Petroleum Institute (API), USA, outlines how API standards and programmes foster safety and sustainability in pipeline operations.

 
 

NTT to study hydrogen transportation

Study to advance the implementation of practical, stable transportation of hydrogen as a clean energy source across the globe.

 

Equinor’s 2Q22 safety results

Serious incident frequency remains at the same level as in 1Q22, while the frequency for personal injuries went up.