PHMSA/Pipeline Safety

CO₂ pipelines in the US have operated safely for over 50 years, spanning more than 5,000 miles with a safety record that surpasses many other essential energy infrastructures. PHMSA oversees this safety through robust standards—covering design, corrosion protection, leak monitoring, automatic shut-off systems, annual reporting, and operator qualifications. Read the full fact sheet to learn how these measures support safe scaling of CO₂ transport infrastructure.