5900-109 Implementation Plan – Transmission

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Company Information

Implementation
Plan

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Transmission
Sector

Company Name:

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Gas Star Contact:

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Position:

_______________________________________

Address:

_______________________________________
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City, State, Zip Code:

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Telephone:

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Fax:

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Email:

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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 three core BMPs for the transmission sector:
BMP 1
BMP 2
BMP 3

Directed inspection and maintenance at compressor stations
Use of turbines at compressor stations
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
website: https://www.epa.gov/natural-gas-star-program/recommended-technologies-reduce-methane-emissions.
ELEMENT 2
Additional Activities
Current partners have reported many processes and technologies that are considered additional 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.
ELEMENT 3
Inventory Past Reductions
Partners are encouraged to report past methane emission reductions back to 1990. Accounting for these historical
reductions will create a permanent record of your company's methane emission reduction efforts. In addition, reviewing
past activities will help guide companies' participation in Natural Gas STAR by creating a base of understanding of
current activities to facilitate planning of future activities.
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. The Partner should only share non-Confidential Business Information (CBI) to fulfill Gas STAR Program requirements.
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.
Will you be implementing this BMP?
If no, why?
Not cost effective
May consider at a later date
Other

Yes

Estimated Reduction
Potential
8,540 Mcf per station

No

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 1 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.
Will you be implementing this BMP?
If no, why?
Not cost effective
May consider at a later date
Have already implemented
Other

Yes

Estimated Reduction
Potential
0.234 Mcf/hp/hr per
replacement

No

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 2.
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: ______

Additional Information on Anticipated Plans and Projects
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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.
Will you be implementing this BMP?
If no, why?
Not cost effective
May consider at a later date
Have already implemented
Other

Yes

Estimated
Reduction Potential
124 Mcf/yr/device

No

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
Additional Activities
Additional Activities
Your company may take advantage of additional technologies or practices to reduce methane emissions. The
following is a list of some of the additional activities that have been reported by other Natural Gas STAR partners,
which may be applicable to your operations (for more information on these activities, please view: https://
www.epa.gov/natural-gas-star-program/recommended-technologies-reduce-methane-emissions):
Use pipeline pump-down techniques to lower gas line pressure before maintenance
Use composite wrap repair
Install electric compressors
Use hot taps for in-service pipeline connections
Replace wet compressor seals with dry seals
Additional activities you will be implementing
Activity _______________________________________
At what scale will this activity be implemented?

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

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

Company Wide
Pilot Project
Other ________________________________

Activity _______________________________________
At what scale will this activity be implemented?

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

Company Wide
Pilot Project
Other ________________________________

Please describe

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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
methane emission reduction efforts. Historical methane emission reductions identified as part of the inventory
process can be reported to the Natural 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 methane emission reduction activities.

The Natural Gas STAR Program thanks you for your time.
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Natural Gas STAR Program
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Questions? Please call Jerome Blackman at (202) 343-9630, or send an email to [email protected].

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