June 2017 Vol. 72 No. 6

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Pipelines Continue To Be One Of The Safest Ways To Transport Energy

The American Petroleum Institute (API) and Association of Oil Pipe Lines’ (AOPL) “Pipeline Safety Excellence Performance Report and Strategic Plan 2017-2019” summarizes the industry’s track record and outlines ways to advance safety efforts throughout the pipeline supply chain.

According to the report, the number of incidents in 2016 decreased 10 percent from 2015 levels. “Pipelines are one of the safest and most efficient ways to transport liquid energy,” said API Pipeline Manager David Murk. “While nearly 100 percent of crude and petroleum products reach their destination safely, the industry remains committed to zero incidents.”

The Performance Report/Strategic Plan acknowledges where challenges remain and areas for improvement, highlights the public benefits of pipelines, and explains what pipeline operators are doing to protect the public and the environment.

“This plan will help drive advances in pipeline safety technology, strengthen emergency preparedness and response planning, and encourage the adoption of holistic pipeline safety management systems,” said Murk.

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