Reeves County gas pipeline ruptures, second incident to occur in less than 11 months

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- A gas pipeline in Reeves County ruptured Monday morning, affecting a natural gas pipeline, and is reportedly the second one that has occurred in less than 11 months in the area.

According to reports, the pipeline ruptured early Monday morning on July 15 and affected a 24-inch natural gas pipeline.

Officials reported that the pipelines, which are 50 yards apart and run parallel to each other, have been affected by the latest rupture.

The rupture was marked as the second occurrence in the area in less than 11 months. The first incident was reported to involve a 30-inch Northern pipeline located around 300 yards from Monday’s rupture.

Reports also showed that the water table at the location was notably shallow, allegedly “raising concerns about potential environmental impacts,” according to officials.

The Reeves County Emergency Services were reported to be on-site investigating and addressing the situation around 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 15.

Reports showed that the investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.

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