US NTSB issues 14 safety recommendations following gas explosion investigation
NTSB issues 14 safety recommendations following investigation of 2018 natural gas explosion.
Regulations & standards
FERC criticised for ‘blank check approval’ to pipeline builders
IEEFA: FERC’s 21 year old pipeline policy puts contracts ahead of utility customers.
PRCI research contributes to new pipeline safety standard
PRCI research provides the basis for a new API standard to enhance pipeline safety.
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Atmos creates leak detection compliance programme for North America
Atmos International provides specialist leak detection regulation programme compliance for NA market.
DNV GL launches industry-first recommended practice on digital twins
Developed in collaboration with TechnipFMC, DNVGL-RP-A204: Qualification and assurance of digital twins sets a benchmark for the sector’s varying approaches to building and operating the technology.
Express Engineering achieves ISO 45001
The standard was awarded based on the company’s commitment to developing effective controls and procedures for a safe working environment at its Gateshead engineering and R&D facilities.
IMCA publishes new code for offshore pipeline installation systems
IMCA publishes new code of practice for offshore pipeline and umbilical installation systems.
Williams announces greenhouse gas emissions target for 2030
Williams announces goal of 56% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Olympus and Metal Analysis Group to deliver API RP 578 training
The collaboration includes courses for alloy verification and PMI experts.
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FOSA praises PHMSA safety research, development and testing announcement
Fibre Optic Sensing Association praises PHMSA safety research, development and testing announcement.
Tube Tech receives three ISO accreditations
The accreditations were issued following an ISO audit at its European headquarters in Rayleigh, Essex, UK.
Trans Mountain pipeline: joint agreement on continuous Indigenous monitoring
Joint agreement to make continual improvements to Indigenous monitoring on the Trans Mountain pipeline and expansion project.
First GRI Sector Standard: transparency on oil and gas sector impacts
A proposed sustainability reporting standard for oil and gas companies identifies climate change as the single biggest challenge facing the sector.
New regulations from the EU address the ecodesign requirements of welding equipment
Welding equipment goes green: an eco-friendly approach according to new EU regulations.
FERC provides additional landowner protections in project rehearing cases
The new rule ensures that construction of an approved natural gas project cannot proceed until the Commission acts on a request for rehearing.