The INGAA Foundation, Inc., P-PIC Release Date07/27/2018 Developing Safety Culture Through Industry-wide Employee Safety Surveys Release DateJuly 27, 2018 During the first quarter of 2018, The INGAA Foundation commissioned a report by Process Performance Improvement Consulting (P-PIC) and the Center for Applied Psychological Research (CAPR) through the University of Houston to provide a detailed account of how INGAA member companies developed and ... More Info
The INGAA Foundation, Inc. & ICF Release Date06/18/2018 North America Midstream Infrastructure through 2035: Significant Development Continues Release DateJune 18, 2018North American Midstream Infrastructure through 2035: Significant Development Continues updates the 2016 infrastructure report to reflect the dynamic changes in the natural gas, NGL and oil industry in recent years. More Info
Innovative Environmental Solutions, Inc. Release Date01/09/2018 Potential Impacts of the Ozone and Particulate Matter NAAQS on Retrofit NOx Control for Natural Gas Transmission and Storage Compressor Drivers Release DateJanuary 9, 2018 More Info
The INGAA Foundation and Trinity Consultants Release Date01/05/2017 How The Regulatory Process Protects Those Living Near Natural Gas Transmission Compressor Stations Release DateJanuary 5, 2017This report summarizes the impacts of natural gas compressor stations and reviews the current permitting process. Specifically, this report documents the regulations, rules, and laws which govern the siting and operation of interstate natural gas compressor stations, and how compliance with such regulations protects the health and safety of those living near a compressor station. More Info
Schneider Electric for the INGAA Foundation Release Date12/22/2016 Rupture Monitoring on Natural Gas Pipelines Using SCADA Rate of Change Combination Release DateDecember 22, 2016 Rate of Change alarms are used in modern SCADA systems to notify a gas controller of sudden changes in pipeline operating characteristics such as pressure and flow rate. This study evaluates the feasibility for using SCADA “pattern of alarms” techniques to identify ruptures in gas ... More Info
The INGAA Foundation and The CEPA Foundation Release Date05/10/2016 A Practical Guide for Pipeline Construction Inspectors Release DateMay 10, 2016 This guide provides the details related to the role of the Owner Company’s Pipeline Construction Inspector (“Inspector”), in terms of monitoring and inspection requirements throughout the lifecycle of the pipeline construction process. This document is written ... More Info
INGAA FOUNDATION Release Date05/03/2016 Mitigation of Land Movement in Steep and Rugged Terrain for Pipeline Projects Release DateMay 3, 2016 Land movement, particularly in variable, steep, and rugged terrain, can pose a threat to the integrity of a pipeline if those threats are not mitigated. The INGAA Foundation Inc. contracted Golder Associates Inc. to review mitigation efforts on pipeline alignments or rights of way (ROWs), in ... More Info
The INGAA Foundation, Inc. & ICF International Release Date04/12/2016 North America Midstream Infrastructure through 2035: Leaning Into the Headwinds Release DateApril 12, 2016The widely recognized 2014 INGAA Foundation infrastructure study projected significant infrastructure development, driven by robust market growth and continued development of North American unconventional natural gas and crude oil supplies. Market conditions have changed dramatically since completion of that study, warranting an updated analysis of infrastructure development. More Info
The INGAA Foundation & Integra Realty Resources Release Date02/29/2016 Pipeline Impact to Property Value and Property Insurability Release DateFebruary 29, 2016The INGAA Foundation Inc. retained Integra Realty Resources (IRR) to study how natural gas transmission pipelines affect the value of real estate. Analysis by IRR shows that the presence of pipelines does not affect the value of a home or its insurability. More Info
The INGAA Foundation, Inc. Release Date10/06/2015 Workforce Strategic Planning Session Release DateOctober 6, 2015On May 20, 2015, The INGAA Foundation held a workforce development workshop in Houston, TX. The following report summarizes the workshop’s discussion, lists the challenges determined by the group, and outlines potential solutions and next steps for the INGAA Foundation and member companies. More Info
The INGAA Foundation, Inc. and DNV GL Release Date10/05/2015 Criteria for Pipelines Co-Existing with Electric Power Lines Release DateOctober 5, 2015The INGAA Foundation published the report titled, "Criteria for Pipelines Co-Existing with Electric Power Lines," to provide technical background and best practices guidelines for pipelines collocated with high voltage electric power lines. More Info
The INGAA Foundation, Inc. and Innovative Environmental Solutions, Inc. Release Date09/11/2015 CopyrightThe INGAA Foundation, Inc. A Comparative Analysis of Methane Emissions Studies of Natural Gas Operations Release DateSeptember 11, 2015 Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are a major concern of environmental advocates and policymakers. Since methane is the primary component of natural gas, rising U.S. production from the rapid development of shale gas has caused an increased focus on methane emissions associated with natural gas ... More Info
The INGAA Foundation, Inc and BST Solutions Release Date07/31/2015 Copyright2015 by the INGAA Foundation, Inc. Integrating Culture and Leadership: Making Safety Personal Release DateJuly 31, 2015The individual – whether a company leader, or an employee – plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety. In order to further support a safety culture among its members, the INGAA Foundation developed the report titled, "Integrating Culture and Leadership: Making Safety Personal," to explore the concept of making safety personal for each individual. Fostering this ideal within each individual facilitates enriched safety cultures within a company and the industry as a whole. More Info
The INGAA Foundation, Inc. and Innovative Environmental Solutions, Inc. & Optimized Technical Solutions Release Date10/29/2014 Availability and Limitations of NOx Emission Control Resources for Natural Gas-Fired Reciprocating Engine Prime Movers Used in the Interstate Natural Gas Transmission Industry Release DateOctober 29, 2014Based on these expected air regulation changes that result in new requirements to reduce NOx from existing equipment, a significant number of stationary engines that drive natural gas compressors in interstate natural gas transmission service will likely require modification to meet new federal or state NOx rules or permitting requirements. More Info
The INGAA Foundation, Inc. Release Date07/31/2014 Guidelines for Practical Implementation of a Construction Quality Management System Release DateJuly 31, 2014The purpose of the INGAA Foundation Guidelines for Practical Implementation of a C-QMS is to provide a practical "how-to" guidance for owners/operators, contractors, service providers and other INGAA Foundation members on implementing a QMS for pipeline construction projects in their company. More Info
INGAA Foundation, Inc. and Nixon & Associates Release Date07/25/2014 Current Practices for Communicating with Emergency Responders Release DateJuly 25, 2014For the industry to improve the effectiveness of communication with emergency responders, companies must collaborate, but it is also incumbent upon the individual pipeline operator to develop its own program. By following the steps and Action List outlined below, pipeline operators will enhance the effectiveness of communication with emergency response personnel. More Info
ICF International Release Date03/17/2014 North America Midstream Infrastructure through 2035: Capitalizing on Our Energy Abundance Release DateMarch 17, 2014Since the last INGAA Foundation midstream infrastructure study completed in 2011,development of North American unconventional natural gas and crude oil supplies, particularly supplies from shale formations, has continued at an unprecedented pace. More Info
Jacobs Consultancy Inc. and Gas Transmission Systems Inc. Release Date12/06/2013 Technical, Operational, Practical, and Safety Considerations of Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Existing Pipelines Release DateDecember 6, 2013Hydrostatic pressure testing of existing pipelines presents unique safety, operating, environmental and community liaison challenges beyond those encountered in commissioning new pipelines. In addition, outside the pipeline industry there is limited understanding regarding technical and practical considerations of conducting hydrostatic pressure testing of existing pipelines. This White Paper addresses these matters by providing technical, operational, practical and safety guidance in the planning, design and execution of hydrostatic pressure tests of existing pipelines. More Info
Natural Resource Group, LLC Release Date12/05/2013 Planning Guidelines for Pipeline Construction During Frozen Conditions Release DateDecember 5, 2013The INGAA Foundation has developed recommended guidelines that address winter season construction techniques under frozen conditions. The intent of these recommended guidelines is not to dictate one set of construction techniques for every project, but to provide an array of acceptable and proven techniques from which each Company can develop its own project-specific frozen conditions plan. More Info
The INGAA Foundation, Inc. Release Date01/17/2013 Building Interstate Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines: A Primer Release DateJanuary 17, 2013This primer was written to explain how interstate natural gas pipelines are constructed, from the planning stages to completion. The primer is designed to help the reader understand what is done during each step of construction, how it is done, the types of equipment used, and the types of special practices employed in commonly found construction situations. More Info