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Company Information

Implementation 

Plan

Transmission 

Sector

Partner Address Label Here

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Company Name: 

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Implementation Plan Elements

ELEMENT 1 Best Management Practices (BMPs) 

The following BMPs have been identified as significant opportunities to cost effectively reduce methane emissions from 

the transmission sector. They were selected based on their applicability to the industry, economic feasibility, and costeffectiveness. There are 3 core BMPs for the transmission sector: 

 BMP 1 Directed inspection and maintenance at compressor stations 

 BMP 2 Use of turbines at compressor stations 

 BMP 3 Identify and replace high-bleed pneumatic devices 

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

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

ELEMENT 2 Partner Reported Opportunities (PROs)

Current partners have reported many processes and technologies 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 emissions. PROs are made available to all partners, and can be 

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

ELEMENT 3 Inventory Past Reductions

Partners are encouraged to report past methane emission reductions back to 1993. Accounting for these historical 

reductions will create a permanent record of your company’s methane emission reduction efforts. More information is 

available in the Spring 1999 Natural Gas STAR Partner Update, which can be viewed at: 

epa.gov/gasstar/newsroom/partnerupdate.html.

The Implementation Plan is designed to be a dynamic tool for Natural Gas STAR Partners to plan their program activities. As company 

priorities and plans shift over time, the Implementation Plan may be revised or updated by submitting a new form to the program. 

EPA Form No. 5900-109
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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 leak detection and repair where 

leak measurement data from previous inspections are used 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 BMP? 

 Company Wide 

 Pilot Project 

 Other ______________________ 

Please describe: 

Activity Summary

Total number of compressor stations? __________ 

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

Inspection Schedule

Stations will be inspected: quarterly annually biannually other ________ 

Please list in detail the number of compressor stations 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 Projects

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BMP 2 

Use of Turbines at Compressor Stations

Reciprocating engines used to drive compressors throughout transmission 

systems release significant amounts of methane in their exhaust. Replacing these 

engines with turbines can reduce a large portion of these 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 BMP? 

 Company Wide 

 Pilot Project 

 Other ______________________ 

Please describe: 

Activity Summary

Please fill out the table below to show the total number 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 actuate isolation valves and regulate 

gas flow and pressure at compressor stations, pipelines, and storage facilities. In the 

distribution sector they are used on meter runs at gate stations for regulating flow and 

pressure. Replacing high-bleed pneumatic devices with low- 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 BMP? 

 Company Wide 

 Pilot Project 

 Other _____________________ 

Please describe: 

Activity Summary 

Number of high-bleed pneumatic devices in system? _______ 

Number of high-bleed pneumatic devices to be replaced? ____

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 technologies 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 operations (for more information on these PROs, please view: 

epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html): 

 Use fixed/portable compressors for pipeline pumpdown 

 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 ________________________________ 

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 ________________________________

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 reduction 

efforts. The inventory process helps companies quantify the success of their past activities and target future 

emission reduction efforts. Historical emission reductions identified as part of the inventory process can be 

reported to the Gas STAR Program. 

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

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

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