Bipartisan Bill Aims to Establish Safety Standards for CO2 Pipelines and Enhance Pipeline Regulations
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The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is set to face new safety standards for CO2 pipelines under the bipartisan Pipes Act of 2025, which is scheduled for committee debate. The legislation would provide PHMSA with guidance and $804 million in funding through 2029, requiring updates on overdue safety rules and a report on hydrogen-blended natural gas pipelines. Recent incidents have raised concerns about carbon storage safety, prompting calls from lawmakers for stricter regulatory oversight.
Sep 17, 2025, 7:24 AM
