http://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...soline-pipeline-shuts-after-alabama-explosion http://www.cbsnews.com/news/pipeline-blast-threatens-gasoline-flow-to-much-of-southeast-again/ Be prepared, we may start to see disruptions again just like last time.
I understand it was due to a track hoe rupturing the line (again). I am sure this wasn't some yahoo trying to dig his bunker for the next storm, but you should call before you dig. www.nc811.org This won't help folks in Alabama, but is a clear case why these services exist. The last time this happened the prices weren't bad, but the lines were ridiculous.
Just came to post this. They were using a trackhoe, and were actively working on the line itself, so it wasnt a yahoo (at least doing something else dumb). They are saying this may be worse, as before it was 1 of 2 lines. This time both are shutdown.
I believe the Diesel line was already restarted. Also this was about a mile from the previous breach. http://fortune.com/2016/11/01/alabama-colonial-pipeline-explosion/
Harvey I'm pretty certain they weren't out there digging without notification or locate . I know it does happen but like here if anyone is within range of Colonial pipeline they have a monitor there while excavating. Utilities have been hit many times even after locating and knowing where it is. I know also there's a highly sensitive easement up in the Mebane area that carries a communication cable I'm not sure the extent of where it runs but it's highly monitored for any type of activity around it.
