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Safety Facts



Moving natural gas safely throughout the country requires that multiple layers of safety be in place for the protection of the public. The North American integrated natural gas pipeline provides the safest mode of energy transportation in the world today, because of the safeguards that are in place beginning with construction, and lasting throughout the entire life-cycle of the pipeline. Each year, over $7 billion is spent to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas to the over 69 million customers who rely on it. Pipeline safety regulations at the federal level are overseen by the U.S Department of Transportation Pipeline & Hazardous Safety Administration, and typically pipelines are also subject to state regulations that must at least meet federal standards.


At Laser, public safety is our number one priority, and we are proud of our safety record. We are committed to maintaining that record. Our dedicated team of engineers and staff understand the communities concerns in which we work, and each installation is done as if it was in their neighborhood. We will also be doing a public outreach program to educate residents about the pipeline and how to avoid unintentional damage. We hope you’ll review the project safety features listed, and take the opportunity to learn more about pipeline safety at the web links we have provided.



The Details:
  • The pipeline will be buried to a minimum depth of 36 inches with the following exceptions: 24 inches in consolidated rock, 48 inches on all designated agricultural lands and 60 inches at road and stream crossings.
  • The pipe is coated with an epoxy coating at the factory to protect it, and that protective coating is checked again before it is installed to make sure it is completely encased.
  • The pipeline will be tested with water to 400 percent of its normal operating pressure and 150 percent of its maximum operating pressure.
  • X-ray technology is used to check pipe welds at road crossings, compressor stations and bores to ensure they are 100 percent free from any defects.
  • To avoid the possibility of pipeline corrosion over the life of the line, we use a technology that runs electric DC current through the pipe to eliminate any possible corrosion.

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