The American Petroleum Institute (API) welcomed the House passage of new pipeline safety legislation that will enhance industry海角吃瓜网檚 goal of zero incidents.
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The US has approximately 320 000 miles of natural gas interstate pipelines and 190 000 miles of liquid interstate pipelines, which combined can circle the earth more than 20 times. Natural gas and liquids interstate pipelines deliver 99.999% of product without incident, but pipeline operators recognise more can be done to ensure that the US continues to have the safest, most robust pipeline network in the world.
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API thanked bipartisan leaders in the House for safeguarding US energy infrastructure so that Americans can continue to enjoy the reliable, affordable fuels they need to power their daily lives.
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