Phillips 66 earns API’s 2024 Distinguished Pipeline Safety Award

• Phillips 66 receives API’s 2024 Distinguished Pipeline Safety Award in the Large Operator category, a repeat win that recognizes the company’s safety performance, innovation and stakeholder engagement.
• Key achievements: zero incidents impacting people or the environment (IPEs), 50% reduction in injuries and vehicle accidents, and improved pipeline safety with advanced leak detection technologies.

Phillips 66 received the American Petroleum Institute’s (API) 2024 Distinguished Pipeline Safety Award in the Large Operator category, marking a repeat win for its commitment to safe operations.

This recognition underscores the company’s dedication to safety, innovation and operational excellence, reflecting the hard work of its teams in prioritizing safe practices across the board.

“This shows that achieving this award is not just achievable — it’s repeatable,” said Don Baldridge, executive vice president, Midstream and Chemicals. “It reflects the intentional work across our operations to prioritize safety, improve performance and adopt innovative solutions.”

Bill Johnson, vice president Midstream Operations, accepted the award and emphasized the collective effort behind the recognition. “This award belongs to our entire team. It reflects the daily commitment of the people in the field and in the control rooms who make safety the foundation of everything we do.”

Highlights of 2024 performance:

• 50% reduction in injuries from serious incidents due to an increased focus on higher-risk activities, proactive intervention and learning from previous incidents.
• 36% reduction in total vehicle accidents, driven by enhanced driver safety programs and real-time monitoring.
• Continued improvement in pipeline safety, with a reduction in the number of pipeline incidents and barrels released per thousand miles.
• Zero incidents impacting people and the environment (IPEs) — a significant milestone in Phillips 66’s commitment to operational excellence.
• Deployment of advanced technologies, including real-time transient modeling and next-generation leak detection systems, which have substantially decreased the risk of pipeline failures and leaks.

In addition to these safety performance improvements, Phillips 66 was recognized for the implementation of API’s Recommended Practice 1185 through its Midstream Public Engagement Guidelines and Assessment Tools, reinforcing trust and transparency with stakeholders.

“Safety is a choice we make every day — and results like this show what’s possible when we stay focused on what matters most, including how we engage with the communities and stakeholders who count on us to operate responsibly,” said Baldridge.

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Visit the Phillips 66 Midstream operations page to learn about their assets, operations and public safety programs. See the official API announcement for the full list of 2024 Distinguished Pipeline Safety Award recipients.