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Pennsylvania’s Carbon Capture and Sequestration Act of 2024
July 23, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC Environmental Alert (by Kevin Garber, Gina Buchman and Sean McGovern) On July 17,...
Oak Tree Group
Jul 25, 20243 min read


Pennsylvania Act 127 (Pipeline Act)
The Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipelines Act (also known as “the Pipeline Act” or Act 127 of 2011) was signed by Governor Corbett on Dec....
Oak Tree Group
Jul 24, 20242 min read
PUC Adopts Final Form Rulemaking on Enhancements to Regulations for Hazardous Liquids Pipelines
PA PUC Strengthens Public Utility Safety Standards Related to Pipeline Transport of Hazardous Liquids in Intrastate Commerce
Andrew Geibel
Jul 18, 20242 min read


What is a regulated master meter natural gas operator?
A regulated master meter gas operator is an entity responsible for operating a natural gas distribution system that serves multiple customer
Oak Tree Group
Jul 17, 20241 min read


No Evidence of Public Natural Gas Equipment as Cause of Deadly Plum House Explosion, PUC says – WPXI
No Evidence of Public Natural Gas Equipment as Cause of Deadly Plum House Explosion, PUC says
Oak Tree Group
Jul 16, 20242 min read


Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Jurisdiction & Regulations
The Pennsylvania legislature has empowered the Public Utility Commission to direct and enforce safety standards for pipeline facilities...
Oak Tree Group
Jul 13, 20241 min read


Importance of Emergency Response in Gas Emergencies
Gas line cut 6 minutes before deadly explosion in Youngstown, Ohio: NTSB - ABC News (go.com) The incident happened on May 28th, 2024. ...
Oak Tree Group
Jun 4, 20241 min read


Pennsylvania Oil & Gas Statistics
New Analysis: Pennsylvania’s Abundant Natural Gas and Oil Resources Provide Over $75 Billion in Economic, Trade & Job Benefits Ref:...
Oak Tree Group
Apr 11, 20241 min read
Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP)
In late 2009, PHMSA implemented pipeline safety regulations for managing the integrity of gas distribution pipelines. Operators were...
Oak Tree Group
Apr 4, 20241 min read


Advancing the United States' Sustainable & Clean Energy Transition
The United States has an extensive network of approximately three million miles of natural gas pipelines and more than 1,600 miles of...
Oak Tree Group
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Examples of Regulated and Non-regulated Master Meter Gas Systems
Examples of Regulated and Non-regulated Master Meter Gas Systems
Oak Tree Group
Jan 25, 20242 min read


What part of methane recovery at a landfill is jurisdictional to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration?
What part of methane recovery at a landfill is jurisdictional to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Oak Tree Group
Jan 24, 20241 min read


Merrimack Valley Gas Incident-The Importance of Natural Gas Safety Practices to Prevent and Minimize Risk of Accidents
The Merrimack Valley gas explosions occurred on September 13, 2018, from excessive pressure
Oak Tree Group
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Master meter compliance
Many master meter operators consist of apartment complexes, universities, or housing authorities where operating a gas master meter...
Oak Tree Group
Nov 10, 20232 min read


How does PHMSA define Gathering, Transmission, Distribution, & Production Pipelines?
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) classifies different types of pipelines according definitions in 49 CFR...
Oak Tree Group
Oct 29, 20235 min read


PHMSA Advisory Bulletin- Recall on TDW Leak Repair Clamps Due to Defective Seal
HMSA is issuing an Advisory Bulletin to alert all pipeline operators of a T.D. Williamson, Inc. (TDW) Leak Repair Clamp (LRC) recall issued
Oak Tree Group
Oct 27, 20231 min read


PHMSA Advisory Bulletin- Dangers of Abnormal Snow and Ice Build-Up on Gas Distribution Systems
Advises owners and operators of petroleum gas and natural gas facilities of the need to take the appropriate steps...
Oak Tree Group
Oct 27, 20233 min read


Is my propane system considered a jurisdictional system under PHMSA rules?
This article will help explain what propane pipelines are jurisdictional under PHMSA regulations.
Oak Tree Group
Oct 26, 20231 min read


What Does the 2021 PHMSA Gas Gathering Rule Require of Operators?
2021 PHSMA Gas Gathering rule regulatory requirements by pipeline type- Type A, Type B, Type C and Type R.
Oak Tree Group
Oct 24, 20233 min read


Does my company have to have a Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP)?
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) exempts the following types of pipelines from having a DIMP: (1)...
Oak Tree Group
Oct 23, 20231 min read
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