PG&E received a $1.27 million fine and citation for failing to promptly fix problems with corrosion prevention systems in its natural gas pipelines, the California Public Utilities Commission announced on Friday.
Following an investigation, the state oversight commission concluded that PG&E did not address issues in 127 natural gas pipeline locations in a timely manner.
The locations specifically lacked adequate cathodic protection systems, which are required to protect pipeline corrosion. Some locations had deficient systems for over three years, according to the citation.
“[Cathodic protection] is a time-dependent threat. Over time, low or inadequate CP can cause corrosion, pipe wall loss, and/or pipeline failure,” reads the citation. “PG&E’s long duration of non-compliance of minimum CP requirements will likely impact the safety and reliability of its natural gas service.”
Shareholders of PG&E have 30 days to pay the fine to the state’s general fund and make corrections or request a hearing.
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And people wonder why their PG&E bills are so high.
Ok is all this money in fines going to be refunded to customers?LMAO.No of course not it’s going to the PUC party fund and salary’s.
+1 … don’t forget the CEO’s bonus
Why not give the fine back to PG&E to fix the pipelines. I wonder if PG&E is having as much trouble getting employees as the post office is. Our Saturday mail was delivered at 7AM Sunday morning as was the whole neighborhoods.
Cool !! More rate increase for us. Oh joy!!
Since PG&E is not allowed to go bankrupt, all expenses are passed on to us rate payers. Just another way for government fat a$$es to extract more of our money. Can’t go back to stock holders for more money.
Watch for upcoming rate increases on the horizon.
Last paragraph, I don’t understand the verbiage.
Why do ‘shareholders’ have to pay the fine?
PGE was fined and cited, not the shareholders. Ultimately the shareholders and of course us paying customers…am I missing something? Is this a statement in error?
IKrissy, the owners of a company are responsible for paying the fine when a company is cited. In the case of a publicly owned company like PG&E, the shareholders are the owners. But the state doesn’t go after each individual shareholder. The management of the company will use the company’s assets to pay the fine.
WHERE DOES THIS FINE MONEY GO???
It sure doesn’t go to figuring out a way to have a better resolution in the future, it goes to: “How to Manufacture More Fines in the future”!!!!
BTW, there’s a Huge workforce issue right now with All corporations……..yeah, many people experiencing the negative impacts of Experimental Injections. FACTS
.. probably to the General Fund … ie, Newsom’s bonuses and pet projects
Shareholders of PG&E have 30 days to pay the fine to the state’s general fund and make corrections or request a hearing.
PG&E will ask for a hearing to prolong the payment of the fine.
Prolonging the hearing will cost CA tax payers more along with PG&E rate payers.
We all lose, every time.
Want a fix, get representation managing the state that’s above corruption.
Would anyone suppose that this could be one of the first efforts to get rid of natural gas in our homes and businesses? That is coming soon to this state.
No more gas for your water heaters, clothes dryers, kitchen ranges.
Maybe someday PGE will actually do some of the work they are suppose to if the shareholders whine about having to foot the bill instead just collecting dividends.
This type of corrosion can be extremely concentrated. Meaning, even when maintained properly and evaluated in the proper time frame, these types of systems are only an indication. Localized corrosion can be much more difficult to detect…ask Chevron.
No wonder California has a surplus as long as PGandE keeps messing it up!
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Are these the same type of pipelines as in the San Bruno fire?
Maybe but at least the same type of neglect.
Thats a good question. Hadn’t thought of that.
BS. There are simple 3/4 inch steel pipelines.
The company has a huge problem with access issues on private properties and is being too Nice to those who are refusing access for pipeline inspections.
It’s a California Law that they cannot shut people off – because of Convid. And now the California law has just gained 1.27 million to the general fund.
Keep sticking it to the people because of California’s allegiance to the Red Dragon, who makes the solar panels and batteries.
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