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Are there Big Changes Ahead for the Pipeline Industry?

OILPRICE.com -- Do you know how most leaks are found on oil and gas pipelines? They get a shrill complaint over the phone from one of the landowners where the pipeline crosses. It’s true, says Dr. David Shaw, one of the authors of a draft “Leak Detection Study” prepared for the U.S. Department of Transportation, for a report that will go to the US Congress early in 2013. Dr. Shaw is a project engineer with independent consulting firm Kiefner & Associates, Inc., a high-end, Ohio-based consulting firm that specializes in pipeline engineering.

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Submitted Feb 02, 2013 By: Teslukbla

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remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,963 Points:2,117,390 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 10:42:43 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse "The challenge for the industry is to either take the lead, increase their leak detection budgets and adopt new technology, or allow government or regulate them into action. What great PR that would be for them!" Great "PR"? What about protection of the environment?
endymion All-Star Author New York Posts:828 Points:171,705 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Feb 3, 2013 6:57:11 AM Ignore endymion Report Abuse Better safety standards should be mandated and required for new construction and renovation of the old infrastructure.
DrCashFlow Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:7,064 Points:1,627,125 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 11:56:53 PM Ignore DrCashFlow Report Abuse bank on it
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,092 Points:1,622,370 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 9:34:11 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse Nothing like an ethical industry that has SAFETY as a prime concern. Enbridge and TransCanada come to mind!
pleinyeux All-Star Author Montreal Posts:781 Points:200,380 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 9:10:44 PM Ignore pleinyeux Report Abuse Do you know ???? .... noooooooo
CPGas1815 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,027 Points:1,099,605 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 11:57:44 AM Ignore CPGas1815 Report Abuse There better be some changes. I for one do not want to see that which occurred in my home state of Michigan a couple of years ago when an oil pipeline ruptured which sent gas prices to an all time record high in my home town.
sljbc475 Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,220 Points:872,375 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 11:11:43 AM Ignore sljbc475 Report Abuse They can also shutdown flow of oil and send a machine to check for leaks internally.
7SPEEDY7 Champion Author Flint Posts:1,291 Points:605,675 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 8:36:29 AM Ignore 7SPEEDY7 Report Abuse Ok
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,209 Points:2,371,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 7:15:04 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse im sure the eco nutz would love to shut down all the pipelines and then whine about high prices
ddor All-Star Author Michigan Posts:976 Points:238,595 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 6:07:50 AM Ignore ddor Report Abuse Ok
PTBpricer Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,503 Points:205,445 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 6:03:24 AM Ignore PTBpricer Report Abuse Ok
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,908 Points:2,055,805 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:50:44 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Nothing is off the table with the current administration in power.
gravityhurts Champion Author North Carolina Posts:4,093 Points:937,505 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:42:15 AM Ignore gravityhurts Report Abuse Interestnig
gafgar Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,063 Points:329,490 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:31:30 AM Ignore gafgar Report Abuse bigoil should be forced to upgrade with safety measures.
tbgasmizer Champion Author Ontario Posts:6,053 Points:1,230,620 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:29:09 AM Ignore tbgasmizer Report Abuse All they care about is getting money.
geezrtek Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,907 Points:431,735 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:28:28 AM Ignore geezrtek Report Abuse Maybe
FieroGT Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:14,317 Points:2,505,135 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:28:23 AM Ignore FieroGT Report Abuse Build the Keystone pipeline.
RangerTrainer Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,458 Points:608,695 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:26:54 AM Ignore RangerTrainer Report Abuse pressure guages good ideal.
NJColt Champion Author New Jersey Posts:12,640 Points:2,642,985 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:25:28 AM Ignore NJColt Report Abuse Good
checkum Champion Author St. Louis Posts:7,596 Points:1,474,365 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:24:49 AM Ignore checkum Report Abuse try a pressure gauge. up it's not leaking, down it is.
Goat2008 Champion Author Ontario Posts:1,150 Points:826,170 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:24:09 AM Ignore Goat2008 Report Abuse Makes sense to me.
fillerupyeoww Champion Author Columbus Posts:5,879 Points:1,649,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:23:29 AM Ignore fillerupyeoww Report Abuse Sounds like the current method is foolproof and working perfectly. The dot should move on to something actually important.
kirzon484 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,866 Points:433,285 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:22:05 AM Ignore kirzon484 Report Abuse we have to have a pipe line to improve it
bikerWI Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:1,418 Points:877,485 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:22:01 AM Ignore bikerWI Report Abuse Of course the landowners will be the first ones to report it.
Point__man Champion Author Raleigh Posts:4,330 Points:876,720 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:21:55 AM Ignore Point__man Report Abuse Found this interesting until the part that mentions SPENDING TAX DOLLARS and profits on additional protection/detection systems. Why TAX DOLLARS ?
malfrog1 Champion Author South Bend Posts:2,201 Points:549,985 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:19:04 AM Ignore malfrog1 Report Abuse there should be monitoring methods to find the leaks
harleydoctor Champion Author Kansas Posts:7,345 Points:1,928,585 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:18:19 AM Ignore harleydoctor Report Abuse I think there pretty damn safe the way they are..........
liao Champion Author Montreal Posts:3,447 Points:1,427,785 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:16:25 AM Ignore liao Report Abuse You bet.
FMREALTOR Champion Author Florida Posts:6,405 Points:1,697,005 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:16:15 AM Ignore FMREALTOR Report Abuse Crazy, there should be an outer sleeve with camera and sensors strategically placed throughtout the pipeline
blueeye All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:765 Points:608,445 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:16:09 AM Ignore blueeye Report Abuse ok
Ziggy1962 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:5,749 Points:1,810,685 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:16:08 AM Ignore Ziggy1962 Report Abuse We can only hope.
rwrMO Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,546 Points:581,170 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:14:12 AM Ignore rwrMO Report Abuse Ok
Buffalo Joe Champion Author Alberta Posts:8,596 Points:2,508,875 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:14:01 AM Ignore Buffalo Joe Report Abuse Get the pipelines built.
katmandue Champion Author Detroit Posts:8,071 Points:2,134,120 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:13:34 AM Ignore katmandue Report Abuse lets hope so
Bus936 Champion Author Lexington Posts:16,444 Points:3,220,005 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:12:49 AM Ignore Bus936 Report Abuse This is not good, those lines need to have sensitive sensors installed to detect such leaks.
MaxGasUp All-Star Author Maryland Posts:780 Points:229,590 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:12:30 AM Ignore MaxGasUp Report Abuse OK.
GasholeMI Champion Author Lansing Posts:10,134 Points:1,717,315 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:11:10 AM Ignore GasholeMI Report Abuse Sounds like property owners protecting their own property.
chillyman3 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,355 Points:423,640 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:11:03 AM Ignore chillyman3 Report Abuse Money will prevail
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serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,564 Points:1,512,130 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:07:39 AM Ignore serrog Report Abuse not likely
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LoneGuy Champion Author Lansing Posts:8,480 Points:2,317,995 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:04:42 AM Ignore LoneGuy Report Abuse Sensors could help improve response.
epf Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,334 Points:1,891,355 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:03:33 AM Ignore epf Report Abuse I hope they start with Enbridge!
pepinoNC Champion Author Raleigh Posts:2,154 Points:658,790 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:02:05 AM Ignore pepinoNC Report Abuse We have to trust the oil companies
dbecks44 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,347 Points:432,430 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:01:31 AM Ignore dbecks44 Report Abuse I hope so...
CarolinaDragon Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,507 Points:737,710 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:01:16 AM Ignore CarolinaDragon Report Abuse Changes are always ahead to improve the industry.
Insuremn Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:4,952 Points:1,030,260 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Feb 2, 2013 5:00:42 AM Ignore Insuremn Report Abuse Thanks for the opinion.
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