Kinder Morgan gas pipeline shut down to Phoenix

[Neshanic]

Just reported on local stations.

[aquart]

1. Why?

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

2. Here's a link:

http://www.kpho.com/Global/story.asp?S=2458916&nav=23KuSEFT
FONTANA, Calif. (AP) -- Two pipelines that send gasoline and jet fuel from Southern California to Phoenix and Las Vegas were shut down Wednesday after a freight train derailed atop one and the other was exposed when heavy rain washed out soil around it.

Kinder Morgan, which operates the buried pipelines, said it was unlikely the incidents would lead to a gas shortage in the cities.

"It may not have an effect on anything. It's just going to depend on how long the pipeline is down," company spokesman Larry Pierce said. He added, however, "This situation is exacerbated because of the heavy rains out there."

Pierce said it was unclear when the pipelines could be turned back on.

Arizona Corporation Commission spokeswoman Heather Murphy said Kinder Morgan was bringing in heavy equipment to remove the derailed freight cars and assess the pipeline.

Murphy said the Phoenix area has an inventory of fuel and that the California line is not the only source of gasoline, with fuel continuing to flow in from the El Paso area.

[Alexander]

3. Oh, great....

Just what we need - more idiotic Phoenicians rushing to get gas once again, and causing lines that are several dozen cars long.

For those of you who don't know, a pipeline went down here last year, and everyone here panicked and bought gas IMMEDIATELY, causing huge lines, shortages at the pump, and price gouging.

The herd mentality really is a terrible thing. Buy gas when you need it, for crying out loud.

[NVMojo]

4. what an interesting time to impact the major populations

before the election and teach them the lessons about the importance of having access to oil and gas. I smell a rat.