GPA Midstream Convention 2023September 17-20, 2023 | San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter | San Antonio, TX Discover the forefront of the natural gas processing industry at the GPA Midstream Convention! Join us for an immersive event filled with cutting-edge technology showcases, industry-leading speakers, and networking opportunities, all aimed at shaping the future of midstream operations. Don’t…
October 2020
2023 Conference News
In-person conferences are back in full swing! Visit us at our booth at both API & AGA where we will have plenty of swag and an opportunity to win a bottle of RCP’s 25th Anniversary Single Barrel Jack Daniel’s. API 2023 Pipeline Conference and ExpoMay 1-3, 2023 | JW Marriott Nashville, TN Registration is now open.…
DOT Pipeline Compliance Virtual Workshop
Nov 15-17, 2021 Join us virtually, November 15-17, 2021 for an informative and interactive online workshop on DOT Pipeline Compliance topics. This Workshop will give a brief overview of the new rules, in addition to our standard overview of the DOT pipeline regulations in 49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195, 196, and 199. It also…
Mega-Rule #1: Gas Transmission Regulation Deep Dive Virtual Workshop
RCP has been heavily involved throughout this rulemaking process and is ready to assist operators as they get prepared. Whether it’s a deep dive into MAOP records reconfirmation, conducting Engineering Critical Assessments, assessing where your Moderate Consequence Areas exist, developing Material Verification plans, reviewing existing pipeline integrity programs, developing action plans to get into compliance,…
PHMSA ADB-2020-01 Pipeline Safety: Meters and Regulators Inside Buildings
[Docket No. PHMSA-2020-0115] PHMSA issued an advisory bulletin to alert owners and operators of natural gas distribution pipelines to the consequences of failures of meters and regulators inside buildings. PHMSA is also reminding operators of existing Federal regulations covering the installation and maintenance of meter and regulators inside buildings, including the integrity management regulations for…
PHMSA ADB-2020-02 Overpressure Protection on Low-Pressure Natural Gas Distribution System
[Docket No. PHMSA-2020-0025] PHMSA issued an advisory bulletin to remind owners and operators of natural gas distribution pipelines of the possibility of failure due to an over-pressurization on low-pressure distribution systems. PHMSA also reminds pipeline operators of their obligations to comply with the gas DIMP regulations at 49 CFR Part 192, Subpart P. PHMSA encourages…
Mega Rule FAQs
[Docket Number PHMSA-2019-0225] On September 15, 2020, PHMSA posted Batch 1 FAQs on the Gas Transmission Final Rule (aka Mega Rule) to assist gas transmission pipeline operators in complying with the pipeline safety regulations in 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192. The FAQs include PHMSA’s responses to public comments and address a number of issues…
PHMSA Announces Nearly $8 Million in Pipeline Safety R&D Awards
PHMSA announced an award package totaling $7,810,213. The awards will fund 10 pipeline safety research and development (R&D) projects that address pipeline safety priorities including Damage/Threat Prevention, Leak Detection, Anomaly Detection/Characterization, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), and Improved Materials. Project awardees will contribute an additional $4,082,308 in cost-share funds. A Merit Review Panel consisting of 28…
California Adopts New Article 7 for Risk Analysis and Best Available Technology for Minimizing Releases from Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
California’s Office of the State Fire Marshal has adopted requirements that govern the requirements for hazardous liquid pipeline construction and operation near environmentally and ecologically sensitive areas in the Coastal Zone. Hazardous liquid pipeline operators are required to conduct and submit a Risk Analysis with associated Implementation Plans to the State Fire Marshal for detecting…
Corps of Engineers NOPR to Reissue Nationwide Permits 2 Years Ahead of Schedule
[Docket No. COE-2020-0002] On September 15, 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) to replace the 2017 Nationwide Permits (NWPs) by the end of 2020. NWPs provide a streamlined process for the Corps to authorize work in streams, wetlands, lakes, and tidal waters under Section 404 of…
Michigan Gas Regulation Changes
The Michigan Public Service Commission has made a number of minor changes to its regulations in Chapter 460, Technical Standards for Gas Service. It also added a new section regarding security reporting, a new section on statistical quality sampling program for diaphragm-type meters, and incorporated a number of industry standards.
Washington State’s Proposed New Reporting Requirements for Crude Oil Movement by Rail and Pipeline
[Chapter 173-185 WAC] The Washington State Department of Ecology proposed new reporting requirements for pipeline and rail transport of crude oil. These new requirements include reporting the gravity, vapor pressure and the type of crude oil. The new information will be reported to the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC). Three Public Hearings are scheduled through…
Washington State New Reporting Requirements for Gas Pipelines
[RCW 81.88.160] Starting March 15, 2021, gas pipeline operators will be required to file an annual report with Washington’s State Department of Ecology. The reporting requirements include information about the number and size of gas leaks, pipeline repair activities, and the scheduling of future pipeline repairs. The information reported will be included in the estimated…
2020 International Pipeline Conference Wrap Up
Your humble newsletter editor is honored to have served as the chair of the 2020 International Pipeline Conference (and relieved that it is all over!). The conference was held virtually for the first time but still included more than 200 peer-reviewed technical papers on cutting-edge energy pipeline research from throughout the world. Recorded presentations for…