Regulations & standards

API has issued standards to improve safety of natural gas gathering pipelines.

The API has issued a new standard for pipeline inspectors to enhance safety and sustainability during pipeline construction.

The PHMSA and the Transportation Security Administration have executed an updated annex to a 2004 MoU on pipeline safety.

The pipe manufacturer held a product familiarisation day to help increase awareness of the processes which must be adhered to in order to create safer material supply into the gas industry.

US Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao has announced a critical safety proposal for energy pipelines.

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves the Line 3RP revised FEIS, and reaffirms its certificate of need and routing permits.

Richard Norsworthy of Lone Star Corrosion Services addresses training in the pipeline industry.

API has published a significantly updated version of Recommended Practice 75.

The SAFER Pipelines act will bring about new environmental and public safety benefits.

DNV GL reaffirms highest level of integrity of Nord Stream gas pipeline.

The joint staff and leadership task group from the two organisations reconvened to continue discussion of a possible merger.

EEIA cites the critical need for regulatory consistency when reviewing pipeline projects for compliance with federal water quality standards.

According to a report by GlobalData, Bakken oil production is facing constraints due to flaring regulations and infrastructure bottlenecks in North Dakota.

Find out more about the catastrophic Kaohsiung pipeline case study, and what it can teach pipeline operators about inspection, integrity, maintenance and operation in urban environments.

NACE International and SSPC progress discussions of potential partnership.