Transcript PG&E Presentation Template

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PG&E Pipeline Safety
Enhancement Program
San Mateo County
Jim Cogan
Government Relations
Pipeline Safety Enhancement
Program - PSEP
 Inspecting and Modernizing Pipelines
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Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
Pipeline Replacement
Internal Pipeline Inspection
Pipeline Retrofits
 Modernizing Pipeline Valves
 Improving Record Keeping
 Taking Immediate Safety Steps
• Leak Surveys
• Reducing Pressure
2012-2014 Proposed Work
Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
PG&E is pressure testing gas transmission pipelines
in more parts of our service area than ever before:
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Inform the community
Isolate the pipeline
Clear the pipeline
Test the pipeline strength
Reconnect the gas system
Cities with Hydrostatic Tests
• Brisbane (L-132)
• Daly City (L-109, L-132)
• Hillsborough (L-109)
• Menlo Park (L-109)
• Redwood City (L-109)
• San Carlos (L-132)
• San Mateo (L-109)
• South San Francisco (L-132)
Pipeline Replacement
PG&E is identifying the transmission pipelines in
our gas network that need to be replaced:
 Inform the community
 Install the new pipe
 Inspect and test
 Connect the new pipe
Cities with Pipeline Replacements
• San Mateo County/SFPUC (L-109)
• Hillsborough (L-109)
• South San Francisco (L-109)
• Menlo Park (L-109)
Internal Pipeline Inspections
PG&E is expanding our interior-pipeline inspection
program to cover more miles of pipeline than ever
before:
• Inform the community
• Inspect the pipeline:
• Motorized camera
• High-tech “smart pig”
Pipeline Retrofits
Many of our pipelines were designed and constructed
before modern inspection tools called “smart pigs” were
developed. These important devices travel through large
pipelines to inspect welds and pipeline thickness, and
identify any weaknesses such as dents or corrosion:
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Inform the community
Install the access point
Clear the pipeline:
Modify the pipeline
Test the new features
Valve Automation
We have several types of automation projects:
replacing existing valves, adding or changing
automation for existing valves, or installing valves in
new locations:
• Inform the community
• Prepare the pipeline
• Install valve automation
• Test and connect the valve
Cities with Valve Automations
• Brisbane (Martin Station)
• Daly City (Sullivan, Martin Station)
• Hillsborough (Crystal Springs)
• Menlo Park (Van Buren and Ringwood, Sand Hill)
• San Carlos (Commercial Way rescheduled to 2013)
• San Mateo (Birch and Delaware)
• San Mateo County (Edgewood, Halfmoon Bay Tap)
Customer outreach efforts:
PG&E has a comprehensive plan for customer and community
outreach regarding our tests and field work:
• Letters sent to all residents and businesses near the area where
testing will take place, with the following information:
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Overview of hydrostatic testing and video assessment
What the community may see
Invitation to attend an Open House
Contact information to speak to PG&E representatives
• Project fact sheets will be included with the letters that will describe
the work, what customers can expect, and when the work will be
completed
• Open Houses where customers can have their questions answered
by PG&E representatives and subject matter experts
• Door hangers placed on residences nearest to construction activity to
remind them of work just prior to it taking place
• Recorded reminder messages delivered by telephone
• Post-test letter informing residents and businesses of the test results
Where to go for more
information:
• Customer Care gas specialist representatives are
available to answer questions about natural gas
pipelines or the work being done in the area at 1888-743-7431, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
• Online information about the project, PG&E’s Natural
Gas Transmission System and our Pipeline Safety
Programs at: www.pge.com/gassystem.
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Thank You
Jim Cogan
Government Relations
[email protected]