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The Five Changes in API RP 1168 (3rd Edition) Every Control Room Manager Should Review

API RP 1168 wasn’t rewritten so much as clarified, and that distinction is worth keeping in mind as you read it. Published in May 2026, the Third Edition of API RP 1168, Pipeline Control Room Management, doesn’t introduce a new philosophy of control room management. The Control Room Management rule itself, 49 CFR 195.446 and […]

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Pipeline Industry Conferences 2026: Key Takeaways from AGA and API and What’s Ahead

Spring conference season is always a meaningful point of connection for the pipeline industry. Each year, pipeline industry conferences provide an opportunity to step away from day-to-day operations and engage directly with peers, regulators, and service providers on the challenges and priorities shaping the year ahead. This year, our team had the opportunity to participate

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Strengthening Pipeline Cybersecurity: Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure

The importance of robust cybersecurity measures for pipeline operations has come to the forefront in recent years. Ensuring the security of these assets is vital to safeguard against potential cyber threats and disruptions. In this blog post, we’ll explore key cybersecurity considerations and recommended actions for pipeline operators, emphasizing proactive cybersecurity practices. The Urgency of

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Our Year-End Letter to Control Room Personnel: CRM Software, Services, and Solutions

To our customers, colleagues, and friends: As 2022 comes to a close, we look back with gratitude at a year that proved to be worth celebrating. Throughout the year, we were pleased to be able to see so many of you in person at various industry events, committee meetings, and customer site visits. We were

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Introducing Our Updated Website: Control Room Solutions Supporting Natural Compliance

Just in time for the AGA Fall 2021 Operations Conference, we are eager to unveil an updated version of the EnerSysCorp.com website. We refreshed the look and feel of the website, introduced new graphics, added new videos throughout sections of the site, and re-organized information to convey the value of our comprehensive pipeline control room

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Year-End Letter from CEO Russel Treat: The Importance of Pipeline SMS

At the beginning of 2019, the pipeline industry was squarely focused on Pipeline Safety Management Systems (Pipeline SMS). The trend continued throughout the year with two significant developments: – American Gas Association (AGA) issued a letter mid-way through the year strongly encouraging member organizations to adopt the Pipeline SMS guidelines outlined in API RP 1173 and

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PHMSA Issues New Pipeline Safety Rules — Including Mega Rule Part 1

On October 1, 2019, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) submitted three major rules to the federal register focused on pipeline safety. Included was a portion of the Mega Rule that focuses on the safety of gas transmission pipelines. The other two published rules focus on the safety of hazardous liquid pipelines and

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