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Florida Gas Transmission Section #1 Hydrostatic Test

Florida Gas Transmission Section #1 Hydrostatic Test. 14-Inch Saint Petersburg Lateral Pipeline From Compressor Station 30 (Plant City West) to Main Line Valve 26-10 (Tampa East Regulator) Hillsborough County. Today’s Outline. Who is Florida Gas Transmission (FGT)? Why is FGT testing?

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Florida Gas Transmission Section #1 Hydrostatic Test

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  1. Florida Gas TransmissionSection #1 Hydrostatic Test 14-Inch Saint Petersburg Lateral Pipeline From Compressor Station 30 (Plant City West) to Main Line Valve 26-10 (Tampa East Regulator) Hillsborough County

  2. Today’s Outline Who is Florida Gas Transmission (FGT)? Why is FGT testing? What is the test exactly? When will the test occur? Where will the test take place? How will the test be conducted? How will the test affect me?

  3. Florida Gas Transmission Company • Natural gas transmission company operating a 5,000 mile pipeline system along the Gulf • Provide majority of the natural gas for power generation in Hillsborough County • 14-inch diameter pipeline serving Tampa area • Customers include: • Electric utility companies • Local distributors • Industrial clients

  4. Need for the Test • The U.S. Department of Transportation regulates all interstate pipelines • Testing is federally mandated • Best practice to confirm the safety and reliability of the pipeline • Safety is our #1 priority • Ensure continued superb client service

  5. Nature of the Test • Hydrostatic Test • Remove the natural gas from the line • Controlled release vents harmlessly into atmosphere • Service is maintained on another system • Test the integrity of the pipeline by filling the line with water • Put the water under pressure for a fixed period of time

  6. Background • Miami-Dade • Martin • Broward • Hydrotesting the 14-inch lateral system • Standard, common pipeline test procedure • Recent, successful pipeline tests were completed in: • Saint Lucie • Palm Beach • Hillsborough testing began in September 2014

  7. Project Process Public Awareness Campaign

  8. Project Schedule • Test window is set: • Friday, 3 October 2014 • Early morning, midnight – 4:00 a.m.

  9. Project Location • Total Project Length = 17.0 miles • Begin: West Plant City • End: Tampa By-Pass Canal • Generally follows 3 roadway alignments: • East Fowler Avenue (SR 582) • US 301 (SR 41) • West Knights Griffin Road • Within Plant City and Unincorporated Hillsborough County

  10. Project Location (con’t)

  11. How the Test is Performed • Remove natural gas from the pipeline • Completed the week before the hydrotest • Fill the line with water • Pressurize the system • Normal operating pressure is 888 PSI • Test pressure is up to 1,500 PSI • Relatively short duration (approx. 30 minutes) • Reduce to intermediate pressure at 1,357 PSI • Maintain for 8 hours

  12. How the Test is Performed (con’t) • De-pressurize the line • Drain the water from the system • If any integrity issues are found: • They are corrected as soon as possible • The hydrotest is performed again • Any re-testing will be performed as soon as possible, during the same hours • Resume normal natural gas service

  13. Safety During the Test • For the duration of the high pressure test, as • a safety consideration, we plan to isolate • sections of thepipeline route from people • and traffic Safety is our #1 priority Performed extensive test preparations, including an inspection of the entire system Any pipe anomalies will be repaired in advance of conducting the hydrotest

  14. Conducting the Test • Advance Preparations • Make all key stakeholders aware • Adjacent property owners • Emergency service providers • General driving public • Announcements • Flyers, newspaper, website, etc. • Dynamic message signs • 2 weeks in advance

  15. Conducting the Test (Con’t) • Night of the Test • Begin at midnight • Close roads/lanes with barricades • Law enforcement support • Confirm all-clear along the 17.0-mile corridor • Conduct hydrotest • Reopen roadways at approximately 4:00 AM

  16. Traffic Control During the Test • General Utility Permit from the Florida Department of Transportation is in process • Officers will be stationed at road and lane closures • Emergency responders will be able to cross as needed • Detours will include signs and officer support

  17. Detours During the Test • For Northbound US 301: • E Fowler Ave • Main St • Ft King Hwy • Stacy Rd

  18. Detours During the Test (Con’t) • For West Knights Griffin Road: • Cooper Road • Thonotosassa Road • McIntosh Road • Fort King Highway

  19. Project Location – District 2

  20. Project Location – District 4

  21. For More Information Please visit our website: www.fgthydrotest.com Or contact FGT: Mr. Terry Coleman 2405 Lucien Way, Suite 200 Maitland, FL 32751 Toll Free – 844-FGT-INFO (844-348-4636) Office – 407.838.7054 Fax – 407.838.7052 Email – Terry.Coleman@energytransfer.com

  22. FGT Section #1 Hydrotest Summary • Federal mandate • Testing with water • Test will be Friday, 3 October2014 • Midnight – 4:00 AM • US 301 lane closure NB • West Knights Griffin Road full road closure • With law enforcement • Emergency vehicles can always cross

  23. Thank You

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