Pipeline builders must now use a stronger steel standard for high-pressure systems

The US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has updated its rules for high-pressure pipelines. Builders must now use a newer, stronger standard for the steel pipe used in these systems.

Pipeline failures can be catastrophic, and the strength of the steel pipe is a key factor in preventing them. This update means that all new high-pressure pipelines will be built with a more robust material, reducing the risk of leaks and explosions. It also means that manufacturers of this specific type of steel pipe must now meet a higher bar.