Lack of fusion in the HF-ERW seams? Sounds like the pre-1971 ERW issues have been reinvented! A step backwards in metallurgy for pipelines? If this is like the...
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Hacksaw
mjhipcs
Aug 1, 2012 8:33 am
http://www.marinij.com/ci_21203383 San Bruno lawsuits: PG&E knew bad records posed a danger to public, engineer says By Joshua Melvin ...
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RICHARD KUPREWICZ
kup12001
Aug 1, 2012 1:18 pm
There should be no surprises that some manufacturers of HF ERW are at-risk of seam weld failure. Let's just say that the time to failure cycle analysis...
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Hacksaw
mjhipcs
Aug 1, 2012 2:39 pm
Now that I think about it, what real meaning does API grade of a new pipe have, if there's such a lack of quality controls at pipe mills? There's already been...
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Carl Weimer
cmweimerjr
Aug 1, 2012 7:16 pm
Witness Says Enbridge's Wisconsin Pipeline 'Blew Like an Oil Well' Enbridge won't be allowed to reopen the line until it meets demands of federal regulators....
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Sarah Spence
sarandithity@...
Aug 1, 2012 7:35 pm
How about a regulation where they can't restart the pipeline until the spill is cleaned up to the satisfaction of the environmental regulators? ... -- “Make...
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Carl Weimer
cmweimerjr
Aug 2, 2012 2:45 am
Enbridge wins legal dispute with owner of property where pipeline ruptured in 2010 Published: Wednesday, August 01, 2012, 6:52 PM Updated: Wednesday,...
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Carl Weimer
cmweimerjr
Aug 2, 2012 5:35 am
Court throws out state zoning for Marcellus Shale drilling July 26, 2012 4:28 pm By Laura Olson / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette HARRISBURG -- A Commonwealth Court...
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Hacksaw
mjhipcs
Aug 2, 2012 7:14 am
http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/164671886.html 17 private wells contaminated with Gasoline in Town of Jackson By WTMJ News Team CREATED Aug. 1, 2012 -...
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Hacksaw
mjhipcs
Aug 2, 2012 11:36 am
http://www.newschannel5.com/story/19176037/gas-line-explosion-evacuates-\ hundreds-in-bordeaux Gas Line Explosion Evacuates Hundreds In Bordeaux Posted: Aug...
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Carl Weimer
cmweimerjr
Aug 2, 2012 5:15 pm
U.S. stands between Canadian oil and Asian market By Mike Klassen, Vancouver Sun August 2, 2012 When it comes to sports we know that Canada's national...
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Carl Weimer
cmweimerjr
Aug 2, 2012 8:47 pm
Gas pipe ruptures in SF Bay area neighborhood where gas explosion killed 8 in 2010 By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, August 2, 1:33 PM ...
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Carl Weimer
cmweimerjr
Aug 2, 2012 8:50 pm
Leak capped in San Bruno fire neighborhood, residents shaken By Joshua Melvin jmelvin@... Posted: 08/02/2012 11:50:55 AM PDT Updated:...
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Sarah Spence
sarandithity@...
Aug 2, 2012 10:17 pm
Amazing. If the contractor didn't get a locate, hope he gets jail time. If he did, we're all in trouble. ... -- “Make the world work, for 100% of humanity,...
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chriswilson@...
Aug 2, 2012 10:46 pm
Horrible so glad no one was hurt....
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Hacksaw
mjhipcs
Aug 2, 2012 10:49 pm
http://sanbruno.patch.com/articles/lawyers-pg-e-trying-to-avoid-punitive\ -costs-in-san-bruno-fire-trial Lawyers: PG&E Trying to Avoid Punitive Costs in San...
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Hacksaw
mjhipcs
Aug 2, 2012 10:55 pm
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/08/02/wnbridge-earnings\ .html Enbridge faces new conditions on pipeline restart CBC News ...
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Hacksaw
mjhipcs
Aug 2, 2012 11:06 pm
http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/officials-need-to-address-pipeline-\ leak-questions-dm6bib4-164809116.html Our View | Pipelines [0] Gary Porter...
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Hacksaw
mjhipcs
Aug 2, 2012 11:09 pm
http://www.jsonline.com/news/ozwash/pipeline-company-opens-claims-center\ -in-jackson-js6bg0i-164733096.html With well contamination rising, pipeline break...
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Carl Weimer
cmweimerjr
Aug 2, 2012 11:10 pm
U.S. orders major Enbridge oil pipeline review after leak Thu Aug 2, 2012 6:35pm EDT By Jeffrey Jones and Ayesha Rascoe ...
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Michael Holmstrom
mjhipcs
Aug 3, 2012 12:30 am
We are already in trouble in this way. Failed locates don't seem to garner as much attention, as they really should. So, add that to the list about items that...
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Michael Holmstrom
mjhipcs
Aug 3, 2012 12:43 am
Cross post here. A City contractor there, so maybe they were not required to call for a locate. Some public entities, & their contractors, are not required to...
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Mark McDonald
negwa2012
Aug 3, 2012 1:24 am
That is actually fast considering most damaged Distribution gas lines. The availability of natural gas line shut-offs is one of the most ignored issues, that...
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Mark McDonald
negwa2012
Aug 3, 2012 1:25 am
No locate needed? Unless it was a PG&E crew, they should always have to get a gas company locate! Not sure of the law in CA. but that sounds crazy, and another...
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Michael Holmstrom
mjhipcs
Aug 3, 2012 2:24 am
This was on the local news here. The pipeline had been marked, but the contractor elected to use a backhoe to dig around the.gas line. Oops. -Mike H. To:...
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Carl Weimer
cmweimerjr
Aug 3, 2012 3:21 am
Hi all, You can download the whole new Enbridge Corrective Action Order here. I have posted the meat of it below. Such a systematic review of a large part of a...
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Carl Weimer
cmweimerjr
Aug 3, 2012 1:23 pm
Construction firm apologizes for gas line rupture in San Bruno August 2, 2012 ...
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Carl Weimer
cmweimerjr
Aug 3, 2012 6:15 pm
Citing Public Hazard, Regulators Add Conditions for Enbridge Pipeline Restart Line 14 deemed currently 'hazardous to life, property and the environment.'...
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Sarah Spence
sarandithity@...
Aug 3, 2012 8:27 pm
Here's another one. Embedded in this article is the biggest problem with pipeline safety. "a record $3.7 million fine". We ALL know that's walkin' around...
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Mark McDonald
negwa2012
Aug 4, 2012 2:03 am
Mike, OOPS is an understatement (LOL)! The requirement is generally; when within 3 feet of a marked gas line you must “hand-dig”, or recently approved...
