Too Much Sun Degrades Coatings That Keep Pipes From Corroding, Risking Leaks, Spills and Explosions

Could miles of pipeline meant for future fossil fuel projects be ticking timebombs? As major oil and gas projects face legal hurdles and other delays, the unused pipes are often being stored aboveground, where years of exposure to UV light may have deteriorated the protective coating meant to prevent corrosion. If used, those pipes could be prone to leaks, spills or even explosions.