Foundation Reports

Since 1990, the INGAA Foundation has completed 3-5 studies and projects each year. These projects focus on key industry issues such as environmental impacts of energy use, improved pipeline construction practices, pipeline safety procedures, new technologies and market opportunities for natural gas.

Study topics are selected based on the following criteria:

Is this work compatible with our Mission and Objectives?
Is the interest of the membership in this work sufficiently broad?
Is this new information?
Is this timeline for benefits reasonable?
What will we do differently as a result of this project?
Is the Foundation the right organization to perform this work?
Is the cost of this project an appropriate scale for the Foundation?

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The Use of Liquefied Natural Gas For Peaking Service

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is becoming a sigdicant factor in providing gas service during peak times in a number of regions of the U.S. and Canada. (July 1996) Read More

Release Date: 07/01/1996
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Temporary Right-of-Way Width Requirements for Pipeline Construction

The INGAA Foundation commissioned Gulf Interstate Engineering (GIE), a professional engineering firm, to undertake a study and make an objective determination of appropriate widths for safe, maneuverable pipeline construction rights-of-way. (February 1999) Read More

Release Date: 02/01/1999
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The Benefits of Retail Electricity Competition in Low-Cost States

This study concludes that all consumers, in both high and low-cost states, stand to benefit from a competitive retail electricity market. (April 1998) Read More

Release Date: 04/01/1998
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Report on E-Procurement Survey - Phase 1

As the energy industry is the recipient of technologies and technology models that have been implemented and proven in other industries, such is the case with e-procurement. (August 2000) Read More

Release Date: 08/01/2000
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Nuclear Power Plants and Implications of Early Shutdown for Future Natural Gas Demand

This study found that among the 54 sites that are top or good performers, 20 are vulnerable to shutdown because projected annual production costs are higher than projected prices in the market. (February 1997) Read More

Release Date: 02/01/1997
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Review of Natural Gas Pipeline Activity in Selected Regions of the World

Most natural gas is supplied from regional production close to the area of consumption. However, there has been a significant increase in worldwide trading of natural gas. Large undeveloped natural gas reserves exist and new pipelines are being planned to bring these resources to market. (April ... Read More

Release Date: 04/01/1997
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Need for Natural Gas Increases with More Nuclear Plants Shut Down

Possible nuclear plant shutdowns provide a potential for up to 1.55 trillion cubic feet per year of natural gas as replacement for electricity generation, requiring further expansion of pipeline capacity in the Midwest and Northeast. (February 1998) Read More

Release Date: 02/01/1998
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Improving Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

The Natural Gas Act authorizes the construction and operation of interstate natural gas pipelines, with regulatory oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Since these activities are performed under the authority of the Federal government, National Environmental Policy Act ... Read More

Release Date: 06/01/2000
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The Future of the Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Business

The natural gas industry in the United States is undergoing major changes that are reshaping traditional roles, creating opportunities for new participants, and redefining the scope and character of government regulation. (June 1996) Read More

Release Date: 06/01/1996
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Urban Distributed Generation Profile

Distributed generationhas the potential to change the structure of electric power generation and distribution and redefine how electric services are delivered to customers. (February 2000) Read More

Release Date: 02/01/2000

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