Regulations & standards

NTSB issues 14 safety recommendations following investigation of 2018 natural gas explosion.

IEEFA: FERC’s 21 year old pipeline policy puts contracts ahead of utility customers.

PRCI research provides the basis for a new API standard to enhance pipeline safety.

Atmos International provides specialist leak detection regulation programme compliance for NA market.

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.

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 of practice for offshore pipeline and umbilical installation systems.

Williams announces goal of 56% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

The collaboration includes courses for alloy verification and PMI experts.

Fibre Optic Sensing Association praises PHMSA safety research, development and testing announcement.

The accreditations were issued following an ISO audit at its European headquarters in Rayleigh, Essex, UK.

Joint agreement to make continual improvements to Indigenous monitoring on the Trans Mountain pipeline and expansion project.

A proposed sustainability reporting standard for oil and gas companies identifies climate change as the single biggest challenge facing the sector.

Welding equipment goes green: an eco-friendly approach according to new EU regulations.

The new rule ensures that construction of an approved natural gas project cannot proceed until the Commission acts on a request for rehearing.