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The Pipeline Safety Trust is a nonprofit public watchdog organization promoting pipeline safety through education and advocacy. Reposts ≠ endorsements

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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Two weeks until the 2026 PST Conference. Register now and join us in New Orleans! pstrust.org/2026-confere... #energypolicy, #pipelinesafety, #neworleans, #2026PSTConference, #ZeroIncidents
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Our Conference Room Block ends tomorrow Friday Sept. 25. It’s the last chance to get a discounted rate on your hotel stay. Register for the 2026 Pipeline Safety Trust Conference today! pstrust.org/2026-confere...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Meet our Federal Policy Advisor Chad Powell!  Chad joined PST earlier this Summer and is excited to work to advance pipeline safety.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We’re one month away from this year’s conference! Register now to join us in New Orleans on Oct. 15 and 16. pstrust.org/2026-confere... #pipelinesafety, #2026PST, #energypolicy
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We are excited to announce the 2026 PST Conference keynote speaker, Pennsylvania State Representative Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz! Representative Cepeda-Freytiz, who represents West Reading, PA, has worked diligently to improve pipeline safety.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today marks the 16th anniversary of the San Bruno pipeline tragedy, a devastating event that claimed eight lives, injured 66, and destroyed 38 homes.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
“The only reason this accident wasn’t a catastrophe is luck. Not Enbridge’s safety practices and not our pipeline safety regulations,” Pipeline Safety Trust Executive Director Bill Caram said.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Don't miss out on this year's Town Hall Session - “What the Pipeline Industry Can Learn from the Aviation Industry on Safety Management Systems,” at the 2026 PST Conference on Oct. 15 in New Orleans.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
California's hydrogen pipeline bill, SB 804, hands oversight to a state agency with no experience regulating gas pipelines — while leaving the real safety gaps - such as leak monitoring, and setback distances, completely unaddressed.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
A ruptured gas line can make a fire worse. Fire shutoff valves (FSVs) close automatically when exposed to high heat, such as a fire, which stops the flow of gas to the structure.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
At this year’s conference, back by popular demand, will be our free Pipeline Safety 101 course for interested members of the public.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We're excited to announce a brand new offering at this year's PST Conference in New Orleans.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Today is National #811Day and a great reminder to call 8-1-1 before any digging projects.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Want to present at the 2026 Pipeline Safety Trust Conference in New Orleans? Now's your chance. We are excited to introduce a new presentation format for the 2026 Conference and are opening applications for all who have something they’d like to share. form.asana.com?k=d5vU14QngE...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
This is San Bruno, California — September 9, 2010. A gas pipeline ruptured, killing 8 people and destroying 38 homes. It took over an hour to shut off the gas. Rupture Mitigation Valves could have significantly reduced that timeline.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
In 2020, Congress passed the PIPES Act of 2020, mandating that PHMSA create rules to modernize its leak detection and repair standards as well as mitigate intentional emission events. PHMSA submitted a final rule to the Federal Register but the rule was never published.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
While we are pleased to see that the updated Pipeline Safety Authorization Act released this morning by the House Energy and Commerce Committee makes important improvements over the problematic previous version initially proposed, we remain concerned over multiple provisions.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Join us for the 2026 Pipeline Safety Trust Conference in New Orleans. Register now! pstrust.org/2026-confere... #pipelinesafety, #energypolicy, #neworleans, #2026PST
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Register now for the 2026 Pipeline Safety Trust Conference in New Orleans! pstrust.org/2026-confere...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
“Revisions alone cannot redeem this bill,” Pipeline Safety Trust State Policy Advisor Amanda McKay said. pstrust.org/pipeline-saf...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
27 years ago, Wade, Stephen and Liam were killed when the Olympic Pipeline ruptured and spilled 237,000 gallons of gasoline into Whatcom Creek. #energypolicy, #pipelinesafety, #bellingham, #environment
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Two houses exploded in one night in San Antonio. A preliminary NTSB report found that gas had migrated underground into a home without active gas service, where no alarm was there to detect it.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
We need a federal CO2 Pipeline Safety Rule now. #CO2, #pipelinesafety, #energypolicy
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
“We don’t yet know whether PHMSA has paired the longer intervals with adequate safeguards,” said Bill Caram, the group’s executive director, in a statement. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2026...
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POLITICO Pro: DOT proposes to extend inspection timelines for pipeline storage tanks
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration said doubling the time window for performing the initial inspection of breakout tanks would save money.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
It is possible that after the gas line was hit that the gas migrated underground and into the apartment building, where it then reached explosive levels before igniting. www.dallasnews.com/news/article...
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How a ruptured gas line may have caused the Oak Cliff explosion
A gas line was reportedly struck near an Oak Cliff apartment and may have leaked into the building, causing an explosion.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Rupture mitigation valves could save lives. Older pipelines in High Consequence Areas should be required to be retrofitted with Rupture Mitigation Valves. #pipelinesafety, #RMVs, #energypolicy
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
In 2020, Congress passed the PIPES Act of 2020, mandating that PHMSA create rules to modernize its leak detection and repair standards as well as mitigate intentional emission events. #methane, #pipelines, #safety, #energy pstrust.org/wp-content/u...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
When it comes to Hydrogen Pipeline Safety, there are still a lot of unanswered questions. #hydrogen, #pipelines, #energy, #safety pstrust.org/hydrogen-pip...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
While the American Petroleum Institute has finalized its RP 1192 - Transportation of Carbon Dioxide by Pipeline. It's important that communities know that it is not regulation. We still need strong federal safety standards on CO2 pipelines to keep our communities safe. #energy, #co2, #safety
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
For decades the NTSB has recommended the installation of Natural Gas Alarms or In-Home Methane Detectors. These devices can detect a gas leak well before it ignites and would save lives. pstrust.org/wp-content/u...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
PHMSA’s mission is to protect people and the environment by advancing the safe transportation of energy and other hazardous materials. That mission cannot bend to operator convenience, political pressure, or assertions of an energy emergency. pstrust.org/phmsas-abdic...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
"It cites an analysis from the Pipeline Safety Trust, an advocacy group, which argues that the Trump administration’s decision to limit enforcement of pipeline safety measures in line... michiganadvance.com/2026/05/08/u...
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U-M report says federal pipeline regulators rarely enforce safety rules, leaving Line 5 at risk • Michigan Advance
While attorneys for a major Canadian pipeline company argue that federal regulators hold sole authority in regulating pipelines across the country, a recent report argues that national-level oversight...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Hall said the chemical that gives natural gas its distinctive odor can be stripped away as the gas moves through the ground. He adds residents may never have smelled the impending danger. www.kens5.com/article/news...
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Former NTSB director focuses on tree roots as potential factor in Preston Hollow house explosions
A former NTSB director says tree roots may have led to the house blasts, that injured five people on April 21.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
"In total, there have been at least 42 spills as a result of pipeline operations by True subsidiaries since 2010."
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Lives would be saved if operators were required to install fire shutoff valves on all gas distribution service lines. pstrust.org/wp-content/u...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Save the date for our 2026 Conference taking place on Oct. 15 and 16 in New Orleans, LA! Stay tuned – registration information and conference agenda soon to come.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
PST calls on PHMSA to strengthen regulatory damage prevention program requirements, replace industry deference with public awareness standards written from a community-protection perspective, and mandate consistent operator reporting on excavation damage near-misses. pstrust.org/pst-statemen...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Come join our team! The Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) seeks a Federal Policy Advisor to join our team dedicated to protecting people and the environment from pipeline accidents.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
In the aftermath of the 2023 incident, the UTC staff recommended a $5.6 million penalty on Cascade alleging that it violated 66 pipeline safety regulations. pstrust.org/cascade-natu...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The explosion rattled a suburban Utah neighborhood and tragically took the life of 15-year-old Logan Hansen. pstrust.org/ntsb-report-...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Pipeline safety requires transparency. Operators need clear guidance to make compliance decisions. The public needs visibility into how rules are being interpreted and applied near their homes and communities. pstrust.org/pst-blog-phm...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
"After Atmos's fatal explosion in Dallas, the NTSB told the company to fix its integrity management program, improve leak investigation procedures, and train emergency responders,” Pipeline Safety Trust Executive Director Bill Caram said. pstrust.org/ntsb-issues-...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
April is National Safe Digging Month and a great reminder to call 811 before any digging projects. Calling 811 has proven to be the most effective preventative measure in excavation safety and helps to avoid potentially catastrophic pipeline accidents. #pipelinesafety#call811beforeyoudig
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Come join our team! The Pipeline Safety Trust (PST) seeks a Federal Policy Advisor to join our team dedicated to protecting people and the environment from pipeline accidents.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Three years ago in West Reading, PA a chocolate factory exploded killing 7, injuring 10 and altering families and a community forever. www.wfmz.com/news/area/be...
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Tuesday marks 3 years since chocolate factory explosion in West Reading that killed 7
On March 24, 2023, an explosion leveled building number 2 at R.M. Palmer's West Reading facility.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
"The Pipeline Safety Trust, a watchdog group, says PHMSA is allowing gas companies to "hide behind … a loophole" to avoid reporting potential disasters."
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
A new PHMSA Advisory Bulletin falls short of addressing an NTSB recommendation stemming from a 2018 natural gas-fueled home explosion in Dallas, TX that killed one person and injured four others.
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
“To see such a similar failure on the same pipeline 10 years later is really concerning,” Caram said. “I think it raises some big questions about how this operator is managing the integrity of their system.” www.thegazette.com/pipeline-res...
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Pipeline restarts under reduced pressure in Washington County
After a pipeline in Washington County exploded Feb. 14 and sent a fiery blaze into the sky that could be seen for miles, the pipeline company was able to resume
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Join us tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. EST for a free Webinar discussing the recent recommended practice from the American Petroleum Institute (API) “RP 1192 - Transportation of Carbon Dioxide by Pipeline.” Register at the link below. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Pipeline Safety Trust @pstrust.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Join us March 10 at 6:00 p.m. EST for a free Webinar discussing the recent recommended practice from the American Petroleum Institute (API) “RP 1192 - Transportation of Carbon Dioxide by Pipeline.” Register at the link below. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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