1. PG&E Pipeline Safety Enhancement Program (PSEP)
For Fresno County Board of Supervisors
Jeanette Ishii
Sr. Government Relations Representative PG&E
Todd Hogenson
Director, PSEP Engineering
PG&E
January 29, 2013

2. Pipeline Safety Enhancement Program - PSEP
PG&E Proposed a Multi-Phase Program
Phase
Phase 2 would begin 2015
Pipeline Modernization
Strength Testing
Pipeline Replacements
ILI Upgrades & Inspections
Valve Automation
RCV/ASV Valve Installation & Automation
SCADA Enhancements

3. Pipeline Safety Enhancement Program - PSEP
2012 PSEP Results
Pressure Testing: Tested 175 segment miles of pipe
Pipeline Replacement: Replaced/Installed 40 miles of new gas transmission pipeline
Valve Automation: automated 46 valves
In Line Inspection: Retrofitted 78 miles of pipe to accommodate ILI tools

4. PG&E Gas System Overview

5. Projects Completed 2012

6. Projects Planned for 2013

7. Pipeline Replacement Engineer & permit the new pipeline
PG&E is replacing gas transmission pipelines in more parts of our service area than ever before:
Engineer & permit the new pipeline
Inform the community
Construct & strength test the new line
Isolate the old pipeline
Connect the new line
Pressurize the new line
Release to Operations

8. Pipeline Replacement Gas Transmission Projects in Fresno County
2012, total miles installed = 16.2 miles
2013, forecasted miles to be installed = 9.1 miles
Line 138……Installed 6.2 miles of pipe in 2012
Line 138……Installing 0.3 miles 2013
Line 111A……Installed 8.6 miles of pipe in 2012
Line 111A……Installing 1.6 miles 2013
Line 138D……Installed 1.56 miles of pipe in 2012
Line 118 A …Installing 7.24 miles of pipe in 2013
L installed, ( ) = miles

9. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing
PG&E is pressure testing gas transmission pipelines in more parts of our service area than ever before:
Inform the community
Isolate the pipeline
Clear the pipeline
Test the pipeline strength
Reconnect the gas system

10. Pressure Testing Projects in Fresno County
Line 138 (13.5 miles)…….hydro-tested in 2012
Line 138 ( 3.4 miles)…….planned hydro-test in 2013
Line 118A (0.2 miles)……hydro-tested in 2012
Line 138D (1.5 miles)………hydro-tested in 2012
Total of 18.6 miles of pipeline pressure testing

11. Valve Automation Inform the community Prepare the pipeline
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

12. Valve Automation
Plan to automate 3 valves within Fresno County in 2013
Line 300A, 1 valve
Line 300B, 1 valve
L-138, 1 valve

13. Pipeline Retrofits Inform the community Install the access point
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:
Inform the community
Install the access point
Clear the pipeline:
Modify the pipeline
Test the new features

14. Pipeline Retrofits for ILI
The upgrading of pipelines will include the installation of Launchers and Receivers and removing un-piggable features (plug valves) to accommodate In-Line Inspections (Smart-pigs).
Line 300A (39 miles) was upgraded in 2012 for an ILI in 2013
Line 300B (39 miles) was upgraded in 2012 for an ILI in 2013

15. Pipeline Safety Enhancement Program - PSEP
2013 PSEP System-wide Goals;
Pressure Testing: Test 190 segment miles of pipe
Pipeline Replacement: Replace/Install 64 miles of gas transmission pipeline
Valve Automation: automate 75 valves
In Line Inspection: Retrofit 120 miles of pipe to accommodate ILI tools, Inspect 78 miles

16. Where to go for more information:
Online information about PG&E’s Natural Gas Transmission System and our Pipeline Safety Programs at:

17. Thank You