Browse Pipeline Incidents
1,835 incidents (gas_transmission).
PHMSA Pipeline Incident Database
Browse 1,835 pipeline incidents reported to PHMSA. Each record includes the operator, pipeline type, cause, casualties, and property damage. Use the filters below to narrow results by state, pipeline type, cause, or keyword.
| Date | Operator | State | Type | Cause | Fatalities | Injuries | Damage ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2013 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500,000 | |
| Mar 20, 2013 | VIKING GAS TRANSMISSION CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $100 | |
| Mar 17, 2013 | TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Mar 15, 2013 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $426,159 | |
| Mar 14, 2013 | GAS TRANSMISSION NORTHWEST LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $313,000 | |
| Mar 13, 2013 | TEXAS GAS SERVICE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $132,889 | |
| Mar 12, 2013 | ALLIANT ENERGY - INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $125,851 | |
| Mar 8, 2013 | ACADIAN GAS PIPELINE SYSTEM | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $334,000 | |
| Mar 3, 2013 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LP | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $180 | |
| Feb 28, 2013 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $195 | |
| Feb 24, 2013 | SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $200 | |
| Feb 10, 2013 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $30,000 | |
| Feb 3, 2013 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $525,175 | |
| Jan 28, 2013 | WBI ENERGY TRANSMISSION, INC. | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $9,000 | |
| Jan 28, 2013 | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE, INC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jan 26, 2013 | COLUMBIA GULF TRANSMISSION CO | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $316,131 | |
| Jan 26, 2013 | WBI ENERGY TRANSMISSION, INC. | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $15,350 | |
| Jan 25, 2013 | ACADIAN GAS PIPELINE SYSTEM | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,157,000 | |
| Jan 15, 2013 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $962,206 | |
| Jan 14, 2013 | QUESTAR PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,300 | |
| Jan 10, 2013 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $38,198 | |
| Jan 8, 2013 | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $174,620 | |
| Jan 6, 2013 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS CO | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $650,000 | |
| Jan 4, 2013 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $70,000 | |
| Jan 2, 2013 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Dec 26, 2012 | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION CO | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $132,077 | |
| Dec 25, 2012 | WBI ENERGY TRANSMISSION, INC. | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $2,163 | |
| Dec 23, 2012 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $5,000 | |
| Dec 13, 2012 | FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION CO | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $483,900 | |
| Dec 11, 2012 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $410,000 | |
| Dec 11, 2012 | CHESAPEAKE OPERATING INC. | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $245,000 | |
| Dec 5, 2012 | WTG GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $10,000 | |
| Dec 1, 2012 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $465,000 | |
| Nov 30, 2012 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $350,000 | |
| Nov 26, 2012 | COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | |
| Nov 23, 2012 | PVR MARCELLUS GAS GATHERING, LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Nov 21, 2012 | ALGONQUIN GAS TRANSMISSION CO (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP) | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $50,000 | |
| Nov 14, 2012 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $120,000 | |
| Nov 12, 2012 | OKLAHOMA NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Nov 11, 2012 | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $51,786 | |
| Nov 10, 2012 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $85,000 | |
| Nov 10, 2012 | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO OF NEW YORK | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,261,000 | |
| Nov 8, 2012 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $23,000 | |
| Nov 5, 2012 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Nov 3, 2012 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,131,000 | |
| Oct 31, 2012 | EAGLE US 2 LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $224,000 | |
| Oct 30, 2012 | CENTERPOINT ENERGY GAS TRANSMISSION | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Oct 30, 2012 | COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION CORP | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Oct 24, 2012 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION LP (SPECTRA ENERGY CORP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $240,000 | |
| Oct 21, 2012 | SEA ROBIN PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $475,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
PHMSA requires operators to report incidents involving a fatality, an injury requiring hospitalization, property damage of $122,000 or more (adjusted periodically), highly volatile liquid releases of 5 barrels or more, other liquid releases of 50 barrels or more, or any unintentional release of gas resulting in an event meeting certain criteria.
The Damage column shows the reported property damage for each incident. This can include damage to the pipeline itself, nearby structures, vehicles, and other property. Additional costs such as lost commodity, environmental remediation, and emergency response are tracked separately and shown on each incident's detail page.
Yes. Use the search field above to filter incidents by operator name. The search matches partial names, so searching for "Pacific Gas" will find all variations of that operator's reported name.