Energy & Environment
Pipeline Protesters Could Face 20 Years In Prison Under Trump Administration Proposal
Posted on · The plan would stiffen penalties for disrupting oil and gas pipelines.
Tag: pipeline safety
Energy & Environment
Scientists Urge Action As They Trace Source Of Toxic Vapors In Houston Communities
Posted on · Scientists say that they found worrisome levels of benzene in the air in some Houston-area neighborhoods. But it’s where it may have come from that surprised them.
Energy & Environment
Pipeline Industry Says It’ll Do Better To Prevent Leaks
Posted on · Companies that operate pipelines carrying crude oil and natural gas will be meeting next month in Houston. They’ll learn about new ways to prevent leaks and explosions.
Energy & Environment
Plenty Of Oil And Gas Flows In Texas Pipelines, But Money For Safety Research?
Posted on · At a time when oil & gas production is surging in Texas, the amount of money for research to make sure pipelines don’t leak and explode has been plummeting.
Energy & Environment
On Edge Of Houston, Underground Caverns Store Huge Quantities Of Natural Gas Liquids
Posted on · On the outskirts of Houston, millions of gallons of potentially explosive natural gas liquids — like propane and butane — are being stored in dozens of underground caverns. The caverns are huge. One of them is so big it could hold the empire state building with room to spare. Could anything go wrong?