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[11echo]

As I had stated I work at AAPL until 89, and on the mainline they had MOV valves at all the pump stations, not sure what they had on this branch line? IF I had to guess I would think they'd carry the same philosophy at the M/L pumps stations there also. This pipeline was totally remotely operated, with maintenance people just "visiting" the site as needed or scheduled. I still haven't heard what failed, but I would think if they had a functioning leak detection system then some of the damage could have been avoided, semi steep ravens in that area are pretty common, with limited access.

 

[SJones]

http://www.paintsquare.com/news/?fuseaction=view&id=13303&nl_versionid=867

Steve Jones
Corrosion Management Consultant

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[BigInch]

Thanks Steve for that posting. It is extremely revealing. There certainly appear to be some "major inconsistencies" in the company's story now coming to light. I find it very difficult to believe (more like impossible) that an intelligent pig run would not reveal only 1/16" of wall thickness remained, and over such a substantial portion of the pipeline.

Looks like PHMSA is bringing their full weight to bear as well.

 

[SJones]

Classic failure mode with a wrapped thick film coating. The reporter, not being a CP expert, appears to have possibly misconstrued the implications of 'shielding,' i.e. the prevention of CP current reaching the pipe surface.

Steve Jones
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[SJones]

Let's see if PAA have as big a brass neck as ExxonMobil in their attempts to wriggle out of a fine:

http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/staticfile...007_Petition_for_Reconsideration_06122015.pdf

Steve Jones
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[BigInch]

Amazing when the fine for 1500 bbl release is only 1MM.

Exxon still reportedly owes $92MM for the Valdez fiasco.
Apparently they prefer to pay the lawyers as much of that money as possible.

 

[BigInch]

http://www.plainsupdate.com/go/doc/7258/2522638/

Missed this one before. Issued on 4 June.

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...il-spill-pipeline-rupture-investigation-video