General
Pipeline Construction: Typical Construction Issues
Since 2007, the pipeline industry has been experiencing unparalleled growth driven by the need to satisfy the Nation's energy demand and bring new sources of supply to the market. As a result, PHMSA has stepped up the number of new pipeline construction inspections performed each year and our inspections of these new pipeline projects have discovered a number of issues that if left unresolved could have an impact on the long and short term integrity of the pipeline. PHMSA inspects pipeline construction to assure compliance with these requirements.