The INGAA Foundation, Inc. Release Date05/07/2021 Interim Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention and Control Release DateMay 7, 2021 In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, INGAA Foundation members are taking steps to protect our workers and the people in the communities where we work as we stay committed to our dedication to “Create and maintain a safe and reliable natural gas pipeline system that serves the ... More Info
Yong-Yi Wang, Ph.D. Release Date05/03/2021 Management of Ground Movement Hazards for Pipelines Release DateMay 3, 2021 This guidance document is the result of a Joint Industry Project with fourteen pipeline operators and two industry integrity management service providers. The overall objective of this project is the development of a best-practice document on managing ground movement hazards. The hazards of ... More Info
ICF Release Date01/15/2021 North American Midstream Infrastructure – A Near Term Update Through 2025 Release DateJanuary 15, 2021North American Midstream Infrastructure – A Near Term Update Through 2025: Reflecting on the Current State of Oil and Gas Markets and Midstream Infrastructure Development. More Info
Release Date08/21/2020 Guidelines for Management of Landslide Hazards for Pipelines Release DateAugust 21, 2020 This guidance document is the result of a Joint Industry Project with sixteen pipeline operators. It provides a summary of recommended and suggested processes and steps that pipeline operators can use to provide a consistent framework for proactively managing landslide hazards that can or ... More Info
The INGAA Foundation, Inc. and Black & Veatch Release Date05/07/2019 The Role of Natural Gas in the Transition to a Lower-Carbon Economy Release DateMay 7, 2019This study on the role of natural gas in the transition to a lower-carbon economy was undertaken to examine trends affecting energy use in the United States over a 20-year horizon, from 2020 to 2040, with a focus on understanding how natural gas complements a lower-carbon economy, while identifying potential challenges and opportunities for the natural gas pipeline industry. More Info
The INGAA Foundation, CEPA Foundation Release Date12/11/2018 A Practical Guide for Facilities Construction Inspectors Release DateDecember 11, 2018 This guide provides the details related to the role of the Owner Company’s Facilities Construction Inspector (“Inspector”), in terms of monitoring and inspection requirements throughout the lifecycle of the field component of the facilities construction process. This document is ... More Info
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
INGAA Foundation Elects New Chair and Vice Chair Tue, December 01, 2020 The INGAA Foundation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of Susan Waller, a long time natural gas industry executive as the new chair of the organization. Additionally, the Board elected Marty Jorgensen to serve as the Foundation’s vice chair. ... Read More
INGAA Foundation Offers Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention and Control to Natural Gas Infrastructure Supply Chain Tue, May 05, 2020 Washington, DC (May 5, 2020) – Today, the INGAA Foundation published COVID-19 prevention and control Guidance for its members and other interested parties active in the development, construction and maintenance of natural gas transmission and storage infrastructure. Since the coronavirus ... Read More