Enbridge works on plan to restore pipeline following Kentucky blast
Saturday, August 10, 2019
Enbridge Inc recently announced it is working on a plan to put in service a couple of pipelines adjacent to the Texas Eastern natural gas pipeline in Kentucky that exploded Aug. 1, causing one casualty, according to Reuters.
The company did not specify when the two pipelines would return to service. However, it announced earlier in the week it expected they would remain shut at least through Aug. 12.
Enbridge is currently working with several agencies to look into the blast, including the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, which is leading the investigation.
Learn more: Reuters > Enbridge works to return Texas Eastern natgas pipe after Kentucky blast
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