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Company Information 

# Implementation

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Transmission

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### Implementation Plan Elements

ELEMENT 1 Best Management Practices (BMPs) The following BMPs have been identified as significa nt opportunities to cost effectively reduce methane e missions from the transmission sector. They were selected based on their applicability to the industry, economic feasibil ity, and costeffectiveness. There are 3 core BMPs for the transmi ssion sector:

BMP 1 Directed inspection and maintenance at compressor stat ions

BMP 2 Use of turbines at compressor stations

BMP 3 Identify and replace high-bleed pneumatic devices

For detailed information on these BMPs, please refe r to the Lessons Learned publications on the Natural Gas STAR

Web site: epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html

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ELEMENT 2 Partner Reported Opportunities (PROs) Current partners have reported many processes and tech nologies that are considered "other Best Management Practices" by the program. New partners are encouraged to evaluate and report current and new practices or technologies that cost effectively reduce methane emis sions. PROs are made available to all partners, an d can be

viewed at: epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html.

ELEMENT 3 Inventory Past Reductions Partners are encouraged to report past methane emiss ion reductions back to 1993. Accounting for these hist orical reductions will create a permanent record of your compan y’s methane emission reduction efforts. More informa tion is available in the Spring 1999 Natural Gas STAR Partn er Update, which can be viewed at: epa.gov/gasstar/newsroom/partnerupdate.html

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The Implementation Plan is designed to be a dynamic tool for Natural Gas STAR Partners to plan their p rogram activities. As company priorities and plans shift over time, the Implement ation Plan may be revised or updated by submitting a new form to the program.

EPA Form No. 5900-109OMB Control No. 2060-0328
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## ELEMENT 1 Best Management Practices

BMP 1 Implement Directed Inspection and Maintenance

at Compressor Stations

A DI&M program is a system for performing routine le ak detection and repair where leak measurement data from previous inspections are u sed to guide subsequent inspections and direct maintenance to those leaks that are cost effective to repair. Estimated Reduction

Potential 8,540 Mcf per station

Will you be implementing this BMP? Yes No If no, why?

Not cost effective May consider at a later date

Other please describe:

If yes, at what scale will you be implementing this BM P?

Company Wide Pilot Project Other ______________________

Please describe:

Activity Summary

Total number of compressor stations? __________

Total number of compressor stations at which DI&M wil l take place? __________

Inspection Schedule

Stations will be inspected: quarterly annually biannually other ________

Please list in detail the number of compressor stati ons that will implement BMP 3 in upcoming years.

Year Number of compressor stations _______

Year Number of compressor stations _______

Year Number of compressor stations _______

Year Number of compressor stations _______

Additional Information on Anticipated Plans and Pro jects

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## BMP 2 Use of Turbines at Compressor Stations

Reciprocating engines used to drive compressors throug hout transmission systems release significant amounts of methane in the ir exhaust. Replacing these engines with turbines can reduce a large portion of t hese methane emissions. Estimated Reduction

Potential 0.234 Mcf/hp/hr per replacement

Will you be implementing this BMP? Yes No If no, why?

Not cost effective May consider at a later date Have already implemented

Other please describe:

If yes, at what scale will you be implementing this BM P?

Company Wide Pilot Project Other ______________________

Please describe:

Activity Summary

Please fill out the table below to show the total n umber of engines selected for BMP 3.

Reciprocating Engines in Operation Reciprocating

Engines to be

Retired Turbines to Replace

Retired Reciprocating Engines New Turbine Installations

(i.e., not Replacing Retired Engines)

Number

Horsepower

Fuel use (e.g., MMcf/year)

Installation Schedule

Total number of turbines installed by the end of:

Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: Year 4: ______

Total number of reciprocating engines retired by the end of:

Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: Year 4: ______

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## BMP 3 Identify and Replace High-Bleed Pneumatic Devices

Pneumatic devices used in the transmission sector actu ate isolation valves and regulate gas flow and pressure at compressor stations, pipelin es, and storage facilities. In the distribution sector they are used on meter runs at g ate stations for regulating flow and pressure. Replacing high-bleed pneumatic devices with l ow- or no-bleed devices reduces or eliminates emissions and improves safety. Estimated

Reduction Potential

124 Mcf/yr/device

Will you be implementing this BMP? Yes No If no, why?

Not cost effective May consider at a later date Have already implemented

Other please describe:

If yes, at what scale will you be implementing this BM P?

Company Wide Pilot Project Other _____________________

Please describe:

Activity Summary

Number of high-bleed pneumatic devices in system?

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Number of high-bleed pneumatic devices to be replaced?

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Replacement Schedule

Number of high-bleed pneumatic devices to be replaced by the end of:

Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: Year 4: ______

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## ELEMENT 2 Partner Reported Opportunities

PROs

Your company may take advantage of additional technolog ies or practices to reduce methane emissions. These can be reported to Natural Gas STAR as PROs. Following is a list of some of the PROs that have been reported by other Gas STAR partners, which may be applicable to your operatio ns (for more information on these PROs, please view : epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html ):

Use fixed/portable compressors for pipeline pumpdow n Use composite wrap repair for non-leaking pipeline defects Install electric compressors Use hot taps for in-service pipeline connections Replace wet compressor seals with dry seals

PROs you will be implementing Please describe

PRO _______________________________________ At what scale will this PRO be implemented? Company Wide Pilot Project Other __________________

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PRO _______________________________________ At what scale will this PRO be implemented? Company Wide Pilot Project Other ________________________________

PRO _______________________________________ At what scale will this PRO be implemented? Company Wide Pilot Project Other ________________________________

PRO _______________________________________ At what scale will this PRO be implemented? Company Wide Pilot Project Other ________________________________

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## ELEMENT 3 Inventory Past Reductions

An inventory of past reductions will help to create a permanent record of your past efforts.

As a first step, many new partners find it useful to inventory and document past methane emission reductio n efforts. The inventory process helps companies quant ify the success of their past activities and target fut ure emission reduction efforts. Historical emission reduct ions identified as part of the inventory process can be reported to the Gas STAR Program.

Will you inventory past activities to include in your a nnual report? Yes No

If yes, please describe your company’s plans for reviewi ng past emission reduction activities.



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