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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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2021 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 | |
| Aug 20, 2021 | TARGA RESOURCES OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $219,810 | |
| Aug 19, 2021 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $12,000 | |
| Aug 18, 2021 | EASTERN GAS TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE, INC. | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $5,000 | |
| Aug 15, 2021 | EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 2 | 1 | $1,690,106 | |
| Aug 9, 2021 | SOUTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $956,600 | |
| Aug 9, 2021 | SPIRE ALABAMA INC. | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $491,000 | |
| Aug 2, 2021 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | |
| Aug 2, 2021 | NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CO OF AMERICA (KMI) | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| Jul 27, 2021 | EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $3,912 | |
| Jul 23, 2021 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $950 | |
| Jul 22, 2021 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $100,000 | |
| Jul 15, 2021 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $311,494 | |
| Jul 13, 2021 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $307,929 | |
| Jul 12, 2021 | WBI ENERGY TRANSMISSION, INC. | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $17,637 | |
| Jul 10, 2021 | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $100,000 | |
| Jul 1, 2021 | KINETICA ENERGY EXPRESS LLC | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $48,000 | |
| Jun 30, 2021 | GREAT PLAINS NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Jun 28, 2021 | ATMOS PIPELINE - TEXAS | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 2 | 2 | $578,204 | |
| Jun 26, 2021 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $465,635 | |
| Jun 24, 2021 | KINETICA ENERGY EXPRESS LLC | gas_transmission | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $5,000 | |
| Jun 22, 2021 | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $253,000 | |
| Jun 21, 2021 | SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS PIPELINE, INC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $5,550 | |
| Jun 19, 2021 | TRANSWESTERN PIPELINE COMPANY LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $50 | |
| Jun 15, 2021 | MARITIMES & NORTHEAST PIPELINE, L.L.C. (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $200 | |
| Jun 14, 2021 | STINGRAY PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $828,304 | |
| Jun 1, 2021 | STINGRAY PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $494,337 | |
| May 25, 2021 | WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $75,290 | |
| May 20, 2021 | ETC TIGER PIPELINE, LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $435 | |
| May 5, 2021 | ACADIAN GAS PIPELINE SYSTEM | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | |
| May 5, 2021 | TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $8,000 | |
| Apr 30, 2021 | ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $1,300,000 | |
| Apr 30, 2021 | WILLIAMS OLEFINS FEEDSTOCK PIPELINES, LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $200,000 | |
| Apr 23, 2021 | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC | gas_transmission | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $121,706 | |
| Apr 22, 2021 | DTE GAS COMPANY | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Apr 17, 2021 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Apr 16, 2021 | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC CO | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $122,000 | |
| Apr 13, 2021 | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $275,000 | |
| Apr 11, 2021 | STINGRAY PIPELINE COMPANY, LLC | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $494,337 | |
| Apr 3, 2021 | ANR PIPELINE CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | |
| Apr 1, 2021 | HILCORP ALASKA, LLC | gas_transmission | MATERIAL FAILURE OF PIPE OR WELD | 0 | 0 | $750,000 | |
| Mar 31, 2021 | NORTHERN NATURAL GAS CO | gas_transmission | CORROSION FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $122,000 | |
| Mar 31, 2021 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $5,986 | |
| Mar 29, 2021 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $0 | |
| Mar 14, 2021 | ENABLE GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | INCORRECT OPERATION | 0 | 0 | $500 | |
| Mar 9, 2021 | ENABLE GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | EXCAVATION DAMAGE | 0 | 0 | $62,300 | |
| Mar 8, 2021 | VIKING GAS TRANSMISSION CO | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $292,000 | |
| Mar 7, 2021 | TENNESSEE GAS PIPELINE COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 | |
| Mar 3, 2021 | ENERGY TRANSFER COMPANY | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $2,500 | |
| Mar 2, 2021 | TEXAS GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC | gas_transmission | EQUIPMENT FAILURE | 0 | 0 | $173,000 |
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.