11.21.2022
IN THE PIPELINE FALL 2022 EDITION
The Fall 2022 edition of In the Pipeline is here and is chock full of the latest regulatory, environmental and legislative news from TPA, as well as reading about the midstream industry in the news.
11.01.2022
REP. DREW DARBY ON HOW PIPELINES DELIVER PROSPERITY TO HIS TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT, THE STATE AND THE NATION
State Rep. Drew Darby (R-San Angelo), who is a member of the House Committee on Energy Resources, speaks about how important the midstream industry, and the entire oil and natural gas industry, is to his Texas House District.
09.09.2022
TPA STATEMENT ON RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS WEATHERIZATION RULE
As part of the response to Winter Storm Uri, the Texas State Legislature passed SB3 and the Railroad Commission of Texas has finalized rules regarding weather emergency preparedness standards for natural gas facilities, including pipelines and related midstream infrastructure. TPA has been working diligently with these and other regulatory entities to ensure the integrity of the energy grid during extreme winter weather events, while continuing to maintain the ability of the energy industry to deliver a safe, reliable and affordable source of natural gas to Texas consumers.
07.22.2022
TEXAS PIPELINES ENSURE DELIVERY OF AFFORDABLE, RELIABLE NATURAL GAS
Wondering how the midstream industry operates in Texas? The industry follows well-established and fundamental legal principles in all commercial dealings, including during extreme weather events. Read more in an Op Ed published by the Midland Reporter-Telegram.
07.21.2022
IN THE PIPELINE SUMMER 2022 EDITION
The Summer 2022 edition of In the Pipeline is here and is chock full of the latest regulatory, environmental and legislative news from TPA, as well as reading about the midstream industry in the news.
03.23.2022
CHAIRMAN CRAIG GOLDMAN ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PIPELINE INDUSTRY TO HIS TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT, THE STATE AND THE NATION
Craig Goldman (R-Ft. Worth) won election to serve his first term as Texas State Representative in November 2012. He represents District 97, which encompasses southwest Tarrant County.
03.23.2022
IN THE PIPELINE SPRING 2022 EDITION
The Spring 2022 edition of In the Pipeline is here, with the latest news and information about the Texas midstream industry. Read about the continued debate over the definition of ‘waters of the United States” and recent rulemakings concerning aboveground storage legislation, as well as how the midstream industry was ready for this winter’s freezing weather. And don’t miss Chairman Goldman on how pipelines benefit his district, the state and the nation.
01.19.2022
SHAY BLUNTZER REELECTED CHAIRMAN OF THE TEXAS PIPELINE ASSOCIATION
Shay Bluntzer was reelected Chairman of the Texas Pipeline Association on January 14, 2022.
12.13.2021
TEXAS PIPELINES DETAIL EFFORTS TO WINTERIZE EQUIPMENT
Since a similar (but smaller scale) winter storm hit Texas in 2011, "midstream companies had begun hardening their facilities, implementing heat tracing and applying heating elements and wraps to valves and controls that might freeze. More enclosures around controls have been built since February, and back-up generators, including some that run on diesel, have been installed. Learn more in this link to an article that was published in the Midland Reporter Telegram.
12.08.2021
PIPELINES DO NOT “FREEZE”
Gas pipelines do not freeze because they are “naturally insulated” by being buried underground. In addition, natural gas itself does not freeze (it takes temperatures below -297 degrees Fahrenheit to freeze natural gas). Learn more by reading the article that was published in the Austin American-Statesman.