Guide to Pipeline Safety
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For those living and working near the Alliance Pipeline GUIDE TO PIPELINE SAFETY KEEP THIS RESOURCE IN A HANDY PLACE AND REVIEW FOR INFORMATION ON: How To Working Excavating Recognize & Safely Building Landscaping Respond To Around Pipelines Farming A Leak Activities In the unlikely event of an emergency, please call 911 and the ALLIANCE PIPELINE 24-HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER 1 (800) 884-8811 Table of Contents The Alliance Pipeline System . 2 Pipelines . 3. Pipeline Safety . .4 . Natural Gas . .5 . Gas Leak Response . .6 . Pipeline Location and Markers . 7. Contacting Alliance Before You Start A Project . 8. Call Before You Dig . .9 . Taylor Junction ALBERTA Station Taylor Aux Blueberry Sable Station Blueberry Plant Moontneyy Windfall CANADA Duvernrnnay Morinville Alameda Comp. Stn. UNITEDD STATES British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Irma TERAL PL Kerrobert Gas Plant ) TIOGA LA Bantry Calgary (under construction Receipt Point Loreburn Tioga 08 Ray Estlin PRAIRIE ROSE PIPELINE Stanley Towner Alameda Williston Minot Comp. Stn. New Bakkekkenn Towner Town NORO TH DAKOTA Wimbledon NoNNorth Dakota Minnesota Fairmount Olivia Eden Prairie Alliance Pipeline Albert Lea Tioga Lateral Pipeline Prairie Rose Pipeline Manchester Septimus Pipeline Iowa Mainline Compressor Stations Tampico Aux Sable Lateral Compressor Stations Head Offices Illinois Incremental Supply Fort Saskatchewan (Gas Processing Area) ACE Hub The Alliance Pipeline System Alliance Pipeline began operations on December 1, 2000, transporting high-energy natural gas through a 2,311 mile underground system from northeastern British Columbia and northwestern Alberta - running through Saskatchewan, North Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa, and ending in Illinois. The Alliance system transports liquids rich natural gas from key producing areas in western Canada and North Dakota to the Chicago market hub, delivering 1.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas every day – enough to meet the daily energy needs of more than 7 million homes and businesses. With more than 300 dedicated employees across our North American operations, we strive to be a good neighbor and invest in the communities where we operate. Alliance also ensures that environmental protection is a top priority, as evidenced by We transport our stringent standards and our ongoing support of environmental awareness and conservation efforts. enough energy daily to meet the needs The Alliance Pipeline of more than • Our mainline system consists of approximately 211 miles of 42-inch pipe and 745 miles of 36-inch pipe, which is both internally and externally coated, 7 million and is generally tougher and 20 to 50 percent thicker than most operating pipelines in North America. homes and businesses. • The lateral or gathering system consists of pipelines ranging in diameter size from 4 to 24 inches and the length of these systems range from 0.2 miles to 88 miles. • The entire mainline system is automated and remote controlled by our gas control center 24/7, 365 days per year, from which we can isolate and shut down any portion of the system at any time. • Compressor stations, which help move the gas down the pipeline, are located approximately 120 miles apart. Our mainline block valves, which can be used to stop the flow of gas in the pipeline, are located every 20 miles. ALLIANCE PIPELINE 2 Pipelines Pipelines transport products to help meet your everyday energy needs. Whether it’s heating your home, driving The pipeline your car or using electronics, pipelines transport energy transmission products to our homes and businesses. network moves Statistically, pipelines are, by far, the safest and most efficient mode of transporting huge amounts large volumes of natural gas. With nearly 1 million miles of infrastructure across the of energy United States and Canada, the pipeline transmission network moves huge amounts of energy thousands of miles every day, with very few incidents. These pipelines 1000’s are extensively regulated by federal and state governance with regard to design, construction, operation and maintenance. This vast underground network is required of miles to transport natural gas from producing regions to places where it is needed, like every day. cities, towns and industrial areas. For an overview of pipelines in your area, visit the National Pipeline Mapping System online at www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov. Producing Gas Fields Wells Compressor Station (e.g. Estlin, Winfall) Mainline Block Valve Compressor Stations (e.g. Blueberry, Mornville) Alliance Pipeline-Transmission Pipeline Producers Market Hub Propane City Gate Butane Hotels Factories Households Distribution Mains in Cities and Towns Businesses Restaurants Hospitals 3 ALLIANCE PIPELINE Pipeline Safety Partners In Safety The pipeline Safety is a top priority for Alliance Pipeline. Because transmission our pipeline crosses under or near your land, we want network moves you to have all of the information you need to live and huge amounts of energy work safely around our system. Our company’s progressive culture of safety was the catalyst behind the advanced 1000’s design, technology, materials and standards used to construct our system. It drives of miles our rigorous commitment to proactive pipeline condition monitoring, environmental management system, integrity management program and emergency management every day. processes. These important elements of our operations serve to deliver an industry- leading approach to safety. Learn more about our efforts and activities in the Safety and Environment pages of www.alliancepipeline.com. Alliance Pipeline places tremendous importance on safety. For us, it’s not just a job; it’s a vital responsibility. The Alliance mainline system is made of high-quality, heavy-wall steel pipe that is generally thicker than most other operating pipelines, making it more resistant to damage. Our pipeline is externally coated for additional protection and parts of the mainline system that are 16” or higher are internally coated to help improve the flow of natural gas. We have a sophisticated 24-hour monitoring system in place to ensure we always know how the pipeline is operating, and can remotely isolate any segment of the line if a problem is suspected, to determine the appropriate level of response. Emergency Response We have one of the best safety and performance records in the natural gas transmission industry. However, in the unlikely event there is an emergency on the pipeline system, Alliance personnel are trained and prepared to ensure we respond right away. Our emergency response plan focuses on the safety of those who live or work near our pipeline, and we are prepared to act quickly with local first- responders in each community. ALLIANCE PIPELINE 4 Natural Gas Natural Gas is Vital Turning on your stove and seeing that blue flame is comforting, but, if you only think about natural gas as the methane used for stoves, furnaces and dryers, you’re DID YOU KNOW? missing a much bigger picture. The high-energy natural gas transported by Alliance Pipeline contains other fuels like propane and butane, used as raw materials for Think you know natural gas? manufacturing things like plastics, textiles, and the production of some fertilizers. Here are some facts that might The energy and products generated by natural gas are all around us as part surprise you: of our everyday lives. • 70 million homes in the USA North America requires a varied mix of energy sources to serve our growing are heated using natural gas economy and population and to meet the demand for clean energy. Natural gas plays a vital role in that mix, meeting about 25 percent of the United • Other uses for natural gas States energy needs. include industrial, commercial and energy generation Natural gas is: purposes • Versatile...it fuels electric generators that produce about 20 percent • Use of natural gas has of our electricity; heats and cools 6 million homes and businesses; is a been traced back to vital component of products such as fertilizer; and powers manufacturing 500 B.C.E. China and transportation. • Natural gas can be used in • Cleaner burning...producing 45 percent less carbon dioxide than coal the air conditioning process and 30 percent less carbon dioxide than fuel oil when it’s burned. • Domestically abundant...nearly all the natural gas consumed in North Source: naturalgas.org America – 98 percent – is produced in the United States and Canada, with current estimates pointing to enough gas to meet 100 years’ worth of demand. • Reliable...it’s available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, regardless of weather conditions. For all these reasons, natural gas is a popular fuel choice. Products Created by Polystyrene 5 ALLIANCE PIPELINE Gas Leak Response What Can Happen In An Incident Natural gas is lighter than air, so if there were a release along our system, most of the product would dissipate into the atmosphere. Even so, you should avoid contacting product released from a pipeline. Natural gas poses some health hazards and could cause dizziness, shortness of breath and loss of consciousness if inhaled. It is flammable, so be sure to eliminate any potential sources of ignition if you suspect a natural gas leak. Signs of a Natural Gas Pipeline Leak Gas Leak Response In the unlikely event of a pipeline emergency, it’s important that you know the warning signs. • Unusual hissing, • Steam-like cloud whistling, or roaring • Unexpected frost on the ground • No odor or may smell • Dirt blowing from similar to diesel, oil, the ground or propane* • Bubbling in wet areas