RCP would like to thank our valued clients for a wonderful year. We appreciate the opportunities you have given us to serve as your Professional Engineers, Regulatory Experts, and Trusted Partners. We look forward to working with you on even more projects in the years ahead. Best wishes for the holiday season and the New…
December 2015
Industry Group Launches Marine Safety and Pipeline Alert System
The Coastal and Marine Operators (CAMO) group launched the world’s first pipeline safety effort and successfully completed the first step in rolling out a major initiative to protect the safety of mariners, the environment and pipelines from being damaged. In August, 2015, CAMO began transmitting Automatic Information System (AIS) safety messages directly to mariners in…
API PSMS Workshop – Save the Date!
Houston – February 16, 2016 The American Petroleum Institute (API) will be hosting a Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS) workshop regarding API’s Recommended Practice (RP) 1173 requirements. The Workshop will be held at the Hyatt Regency Houston Galleria (2626 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056) on February 16, 2016. Additional details will be available soon.
America’s Energy Link
[Docket No. BOEM-2012-0076] The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) and the INGAA Foundation have launched a strategic communications campaign called America’s Energy Link designed to educate everyday Americans about the benefits of natural gas and natural gas pipelines. It provides materials that companies and individuals can use to demonstrate to the public how…
TRRC Pipeline Damage Prevention Program
16 TAC Chapter 18 16 TAC Chapter 18 The Railroad Commission of Texas (TRRC) recently took part in the Central Texas Damage Prevention Council’s Live Dig Demo to educate excavators, contractors and homeowners to call 811 before digging. The primary cause of pipeline incidents in Texas comes from digging or excavation and in 29 percent…
API RP1173 Assessment Services
API recently published a new Recommended Practice (RP) concerning safety management systems for pipelines. API RP 1173 provides pipeline operators with a comprehensive way to make safe operations and continuous safety improvement a constant focus of their operations. The first step for most pipeline operators will be to assess their current safety management system maturity…
PHMSA Incident and Annual Data Analysis
RCP can provide detailed and timely analysis of PHMSA historical incident and annual data for clients needing to compare their performance against the industry averages, respond to press inquiries, or analyze trends. Contact Jessica Foley for more information.
Save the Dates!
RCP Workshop Schedule for 2017 DOT Gas & Liquid Pipeline Workshop: March 21-23 (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) Fundamentals of Pipeline Operations Workshop: May 24-25 (Wednesday & Thursday) Pressure Test Workshop: June 20-21 (Tuesday & Wednesday) Visit our training website for updates, registration, and hotel information.