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# Annual Report

2010

Distribution

Sector Company Information

Company Name:

Contact:

Title:

Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Telephone:

Fax:

E-mail:



## Annual Report Summary

BMP 1: Directed inspection and maintenance at gate stations and surface facilities

BMP 2: Identify and rehabilitate leaky distribution pipes

Partner Reported Opportunities (please specify):

Period covered by report: From: To:

Partner Signature Required:

I hereby certify the accuracy of the data contained in this report.

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Date



###  Because the implementation of some technolog ies reduces emissions for multiple years, Natural Gas STAR allows certain activitie s to count towards a company’s emission reductions beyond the initial year of implementation. Natural Gas STAR designates the maximum leng th of time that these reductions may accrue as “sunset dates.” The Appendi x lists these sunset dates. Companies can report the correspondi ng methane emission reductions each year up to the allowable sunset date. Or , companies may wish to report reductions only once for the im plementation year, and have EPA automatically apply the sunset date and count those emissions for the allowable number of years.



###  In addition to reporting methane emissions reductions, you are welcome to include ot her information about your company’s partic ipation in Natural Gas STAR in the “Additional Program Accomplishments” section of this form. The Natural Gas STAR Program will use any informatio n entered in this section to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of outstanding partners.

EPA Form No. 5900-99

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## BMP 1: Directed Inspection and Maintenance at Gate Stations and Surface Facilities

Current Year Activities

A. Facility/location identifier information: (Note: Please use a separate page for each facility surveyed)

B. Leak summary: Number of surveys conducted at this facility for reporting period

Total number of leaks found: surveys

leaks found Total number of leaks repaired: leaks repaired

C. Cost summary: Total cost of surveys conducted: $ Total cost of leak repairs: $

D. Methane emissions reduction: Mcf * BMP 1 must be reported on an annual basis according to actual survey activity.

Please identify the basis for the emissions reduction estimat e, using the space provided to show any calculations

Actual field measurement Other ( please specify ) :

Calculation using default*

Methane emissions reduction = Aver age annual leak rate for facility (1,700 Mcf)  Reduction efficiency (70%)

* Important note: The default value is to be used only for above ground, high-pressure (>300 psig) inlet facilities at which the guidelines outlined in EPA’s Lessons Learned: Directed Inspection

and Maintenance at Gate Stations and Surface Facilities have been applied. In addition, partners shou ld only report reductions once per year per facility and should verify that the default value is used only at facilities where leak repairs were performed.

E. Total value of gas saved: $

Total value of gas saved = Methane emissions reduction (in Mcf) x Gas value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf] F. Do you plan to survey this facility/location next year? (Yes/No)



## Previous Years' Activities

Use the table below to report any past activi ties implemented, but not previously reported to the Natural Gas STAR Program

Year Total Cost of Surveys ($) Total Cost of Repairs ($) Estimated Reductions (Mcf/yr) Value of Gas Saved ($)

BMP 1 Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed.

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BMP 2 Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed. 

## BMP 2: Identify and Rehabilitate Leaky Distribution Pipes

Current Year Activities

A. Facility/location identifier information:

B. Replacement summary: Miles of distribution pipe replaced:

Number of services replaced:

Total cost of pipe replacement: 

### _____

_____ $



### ____ miles C. Leak summary: Total number of leaks repaired (excluding pipe replacement):

Total cost of leak repairs: 

### ______ $



### _____ leaks repaired

D. Methane emissions reductions:

_______ Mcf * BMP 2 must be reported on an annual basis according to actual survey activity.

Please identify the basis for methane emissions reductions estimate, using the space provided to show calculations

Actual field measurement

Calculation using default [Methane emissions: Miles replaced x Leak rate conversion factor (Mcf/mile/year) or Number of services replaced x Leak rate conversion factor (Mcf/service/year)] Main Replacement Services Replacement

Type of Pipe Replaced Miles Replaced Leak Rate

Conversion (Mcf/mile/year) Methane

Emissions Number of

Services Replaced Leak Rate

Conversion (Mcf/service/year) Methane

Emissions

Cast Iron miles 239 Mcf

Protected Steel miles 3 Mcf services 0.2 Mcf Unprotected Steel miles 110 Mcf services 1.7 Mcf

Plastic miles 12 Mcf services 0.01 Mcf
Copper services 0.3

Mcf Not Available (Average) miles 29 Mcf services 0.3 Mcf

Totals: miles Mcf services

Mcf

Other (please specify) :

E. Total value of natural gas saved: $_______

Total value of natural gas saved = Methane emissions reductions (in Mcf)  Gas value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf] F. How many miles of pipe or number of services do you plan to replace next year? _____

_____ miles

services



## Previous Years' Activities

Use the table below to report any past activi ties implemented, but not previously reported to the Natural Gas STAR Program

Year # Miles of Pipe Replaced # of

Services Replaced Total Cost of Replacements ($) # of Leaks Repaired Total Cost of Repairs ($) Estimated

Reductions

(Mcf/yr) Value of

Natural Gas

Saved ($)

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## Partner Reported Opportunities (PROs)

For more details on PROs, visit epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html



## Current Year Activities

A. Facility/location identifier information:

B. Activity description: Please provide a separate PRO reporting form for each activity reported. If reporting a DI&M activity, please use a separate page for each location/facility surveyed.

Please specify the technology or practice that was implemented (choose from the list in the appendix or describe your own): Please describe how your company implemented this activity:

C. Level of Implementation (check one) 

### : D. Are emissions reductions a one-year reduction or a multi-year reduction? One-year Multi-year

If Multi-year: Partner will report this activity once and let EPA automatically calculate future emission reductions based

on sunset date duration*.

Partner will report this ac tivity annually up to allowed

sunset date. Number of units installed: Frequency of practice: units times/year

E. Methane emissions reduction: Mcf F. Cost summary: Estimated cost of implementing this practice/activity ( including equipment and labor ): $______

Please identify the basis for the emissions reduction estimat e, using the space provided to show any calculations

Actual field measurement Other ( please specify):

Calculation using manufacturer specifications/other source

G. Total value of gas saved: $

Total value of gas saved = Methane emissions reduc tion (in Mcf) x Gas value (in $/Mcf) [If not known, use default of $7.00/Mcf] H. To what extent do you expect to implement this practice next year?



## Previous Years' Activities

Use the table below to report any past implementat ion of this PRO, but not previously reported to Natural Gas STAR

Year Frequency of Practice/Activity or #

of Installations Total Cost of Practice/Activity (incl. equipment and labor) ($) Estimated Reductions (Mcf/yr) Value of Gas Saved ($)

PRO Comments: Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed.

* Because the implementation of some technologi es reduces emissions for multiple years, Natural Gas STAR allows certain activitie s to count towards a company’s emission reductions beyond the initial year of implement ation. Natural Gas STAR designates the maximum length of time that these reductions may accrue as “sunset dates.” The Appendix lists these sunset dates. Companies can report the corresponding methane emission re ductions each year up to the allowable sunset date. Or, companies may wish to report reductions only once for the implementation year, and have EPA auto matically apply the sunset date and count those emissions for the allowable number of years.

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## Additional Program Accomplishments

The Natural Gas STAR Program will use any information ente red here to recognize the efforts and achievements of outstanding partners.

Please include any additional information you would like to share about your company’s participation in Natural Gas STAR. Examples may include:

 Activities to strengthen your program (e.g., training/e ducation, innovative technologies or activities, pilot projects, employee incentive programs).

 Efforts to communicate your participation and success es (e.g., internal newsletters, press releases, company website).

 Participation in Natural Gas STAR program activiti es (e.g., contributions to case studies, presentation at annual workshop).

Additional Accomplishments:

Additional Accomplishments Comments : Please use the back of the page for additional space if needed.

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## Appendix

Methane Emission Reduction Technologies & Practices—

Distribution Sector

The list below describes a variety of methane emission reduction technologies that Natural Gas STAR partners in the distributio n sector have implemented and reported to Natural Gas STAR. You may use this list as a guide when completing your annual report. Sunset dates (i.e., the length of time a technology or practice can continue to accrue emission reductions after implemented) are one year in duration unless otherwise noted in parentheses. An asterisk (*) indicates that a technical document related to the technology or practice is available online at epa.gov/gasstar/tools/recommended.html. Compressors/Engines



###  Eliminate unnecessary equipment and/or systems*



###  Install electric starters (10 years)*



###  Redesign blowdown/alter ESD practices*



###  Reduce frequency of engine starts with gas*



###  Replace compressor rod packing systems*



###  Replace ignition/reduce false starts*

Dehydrators



###  Reroute dehy./tank vents to flare or station suction (10 years)*

Directed Inspection and Maintenance



###  DI&M at compressor stations (non-mainline transmission)*



###  DI&M: survey and repair leaks



###  DI&M: increase frequency of leak surveys*



###  Improve measurement systems to track gas loss

Pipelines



###  Insert gas main flexible liners (10 years)*



###  Reduce/downgrade system pressure



###  Reduced emissions through third-party damage prevention



###  Use fixed/portable comp ressors for pipeline pumpdown*



###  Use hot taps for in-service pipeline connections*



###  Use no-blow insertion fittings Pneumatics/Controls



###  Convert gas-driven chemical pumps to instrument air (10 years)*



###  Convert gas pneumatic controls to instrument air (10 years)*



###  Convert pneumatic devices to mechanical/electronic (10 years)*



###  Use add-on controls to reduce emissions from pneumatics (10 years)

Valves



###  Install excess flow valves (10 years)*



###  Install overpressure prot ection system (10 years)



###  Test and repair pressure safety valves*



###  Test gate station pressure relief valves with nitrogen*

Other



###  Convert natural gas fired generator to solar power (10 years)



###  Improve system design/operation



###  Inject blowdown gas into low pressure system*



###  Install flares (10 years)*



###  Re-inject CNG cylinder test gas



###  Retighten LNG pump seals



###  Use automated systems to reduce pressure

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