Tag Archives: Pipeline Explosion

PG&E Names New Executive to Gas Pipeline Team

Posted on May 23, 2012 by integritythatworks

PG&E added another executive to its gas operations team to help rebuild the company following the 2010 pipeline explosion in San Bruno. Jesus Soto Jr., who is currently the vice president of operation services for El Paso Corp.’s pipeline group, … Continue reading →

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Calif. may lower fines for utility in fatal blast

Posted on February 23, 2012 by integritythatworks

A state administrative judge is proposing to fine a utility under fire for the deadly San Bruno pipeline explosion only $3 million, rather than going with a prior plan to charge Pacific Gas & Electric Co. $1 million each day … Continue reading →

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Corrosion cited in Alabama pipeline explosion

Posted on February 22, 2012 by integritythatworks

A corroded pipe has been deemed the culprit of a massive natural gasoline explosion in Sweet Water, AL last December. A Transco natural gas pipeline ruptured at approximately 3:07 p.m. Dec. 3 with an explosion that could be heard for … Continue reading →

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