September 2026

Featured Service

CorrosionIQ is a complete corrosion compliance and integrity management platform for pipeline operators. From cathodic protection monitoring and CIS surveys to remediation tracking and compliance reporting, CorrosionIQ brings every component of your corrosion program together in a single system. Collect data, manage inspections, track corrective actions, analyze trends, and demonstrate compliance with confidence. Everything Your…

Conference News

PPIM 2027January 25-28 | George R. Brown Convention Center | Houston, TX The 39th International Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management Conference (PPIM) will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The event brings together pipeline operators, engineers, and industry professionals to explore advancements in pipeline inspection, integrity management, risk assessment, and…

PSI Training Schedule

DATE COURSE FEE Nov. 17-19, 2026 DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop (49 CFR 191, 192, 194, 195 & 199) SOLD OUT Feb. 16-18, 2027 Pipeline Safety Audit Training (Comprehensive Training with Technical & Soft Skills) $2,150 Feb. 23-25, 2027 Advanced Pipeline Risk Assessment Workshop (Gain practical insights, build stronger risk models, & make more informed integrity…

PHMSA to Share Research on Improving Corrosion Control for Aboveground Storage Tanks

PHMSA will hold a virtual public meeting on September 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET to present the results of agency-funded research focused on tank foundation and floor designs and improved corrosion control. The research evaluated different tank foundations, bottom designs, and corrosion control equipment to identify methods and best practices for: The project is…

PHMSA Interpretation Request Raises Part 192 Classification Question

PHMSA has been called on to clarify a familiar pipeline jurisdiction question: When does a pipeline stop being regulated in transportation and become customer-owned piping? Martin Operating Partnership has requested a formal interpretation involving a 1.8-mile natural gas line in Odessa, Texas. The Railroad Commission of Texas currently treats the line as transmission, but Martin…

Advancing AI in Energy: EnergyAI 2026 Comes to Houston

Artificial intelligence is quickly moving from experimentation to real-world application across the energy industry. On September 28, 2026, the EnergyAI Users Group Annual Conference will bring together engineers, data scientists, technology leaders, and energy professionals at the Thompson Houston for a full day focused on how AI is actually being deployed and scaled across oil…

Q&A Section

Do you have questions? RCP’s SMEs have the answers. Information will be posted here for questions we often get from clients or discussions we have with regulators regarding interpretations and pending regulatory deadlines. Q: If a contractor has their own OQ program, is the pipeline operator still responsible for verifying their qualifications? A: Yes. The…

The Enforcement Corner

The Enforcement Corner summarizes recent PHMSA enforcement actions, indicating where PHMSA is putting its enforcement efforts and the fines they are proposing for various types of violations. In August 2026, PHMSA issued 2 CAOs, 1 WL, and 2 NOPVs accompanied by $29,700 in proposed fines. Please note: RCP maintains a detailed database of all PHMSA…