1. Leader: Alessandro Moretti Sponsor: Benjamin Guzman
Progress report
Study Group 3.3
MAR DEL PLATA, ARGENTINA
OCTOBER , 2012
Leader: Alessandro Moretti
Sponsor: Benjamin Guzman
Deputy: Hector Fajardo

2. Membership
Total nominated members :9
Meeting attendees : 9

3. SG 3.3 : PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Scope and Purpose
It is convenient to create the best public acceptance of the gas transmission systems for that reason this study group will analyze the growth of the gas industry in two key aspects of the production chain.
On the one hand the legal requirements that the provision of new gas supply sources (shale and other indigenous sources of gas) requires, such as: environmental, economic and other aspects. On the other hand new technologies applied to the gas industry to transport larger quantities of gas, and its components, in a safe and reliable way.

4. SG 3.3 : PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
To ensure effective communication with the public.
To show that the most convenient means of energy transportation is by pipelines.
To report on different actions that the companies are taking for environmental footprint reduction.
Government regulations on communications with the public
Community awareness programs
(emergency response, contractors, safety practices, social responsibility program)
Mitigation after pipeline construction
Venting program because of community issues
Insurance topic
Case study

5. SG 3.3 : PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
THE IMPACT OF THE NEW SOURCES ON TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS:
To summarize the new gas sources in the world.
To analyze and present possible topics like: cross country tolls, long haul tariffs, environmental regulations, regulations for open access with free flow of gas and hubs.
Regional infrastructure challenges to take gas to market
(e.g lack of infrastructure, regulations etc)
company strategies to cope with infrastructure requirements
Government policy to promote infrastructure development
Government regulation for free access and flow of gas
Update of the regulatory review made by SG3.1 last triennium

6. SG 3.3 : PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
NEW TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
To discuss new pipe materials
To propose alternative uses of the pipeline (e.g. CO2). 
In line inspection
Inspection for long deepwater pipelines
Coatings
Hot taps
Alternative use of pipelines - CO2/Hydrogen, etc.
Gas treatment plants /treatment of exhaust gases
Energy efficiency in compressor stations
Leak detection
Third party intrusion technologies
Flow meters
Welding technologies and welding inspection technologies
Steel pipeline construction analysis /quality inspection technologies/ Pipelines material in extreme conditions (jungle/arctic, etc)

7. SG 3.3 : PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES
Follow up actions:
Contact PRCI for the pipeline technologies (Hector)
Contact PGCF - RD&Innovation committee to leverage information (Olga)
Contact technologies suppliers/(possible attendance in WOC 3 meetings)

8. Milestones SG 3.3 2012 2013 2014 2015 Meetings Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
Milestone/task 1
List of topics 2
Questionnaire definition 3
Questionnaire to members 4
Questionnaire analysis 5
Developing information 6
Draft version SG 3.3. report 7
Final version SG 3.3 report 8
WGC2015 PARIS

9. Thank you for your attention