Concerns over natural gas pipeline safety has been growing over the past few years, especially with the growing use of hydraulic fracturing (or fracking) to obtain oil and natural gas across Missouri, Illinois, and the rest of our country. The Read More
Gas Pipeline Explosions
Deadly explosion in another state could cost over $1 billion
Missouri or Illinois residents who have been injured in natural gas explosions know just how devastating they can be. The deadly explosion that killed eight people in another state last March destroyed two buildings and led to hundreds of residents Read More
Anniversary of fiery natural gas pipeline explosion in Missouri
It’s been just over a year since a significant natural gas pipeline explosion rocked the small Missouri town of Houstonia. The natural gas pipeline explosion sent a huge fireball bursting into the sky, with some reporting it as a 300-foot wide “ball Read More
Natural gas leaks seem to be increasing across the country
Natural gas leaks happen more than many Missouri and Illinois residents might realize, and they can have devastating consequences. The national rate of natural gas leaks hovers around 35.2 leaks per every 1,000 miles of natural gas mains. One major Read More
Fracking gathering lines mostly unregulated, at risk of pipeline explosions
We’ve discussed the dangers of pipeline explosions in the past, but there is a growing risk to rural Americans with which many Missouri and Illinois residents may be unfamiliar. As the prevalence of “fracking” -- which refers to harvesting oil and Read More
Officials investigate gas company in wake of deadly gas pipeline explosion
Readers who have visited other areas of our website may be familiar with the deadly explosion which occurred in another state back in March regarding the liability of gas companies when it comes to gas pipeline explosions and fires. That catastrophic Read More
Summer sees increase in gas line explosions, gas explosions and fires
The following gas line ruptures all took place within the last month. In one utility company’s territory in another state, 43 cases of homeowners and builders hitting underground natural gas lines took place, with another 46 happening in June. Read More
Gas explosions and fires continue, gas pipeline industry reforms needed
We’ve already discussed how aging gas pipelines across Missouri, Illinois and the rest of the United States are putting many innocent lives at risk. Unfortunately, there are other dangers with gas pipelines than just their age that can cause Read More
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