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Who is Duke Energy?

Natural Gas STAR Partner Experiences Duke Energy Gas Transmission By: David Felcman Transmission Technology Transfer Workshop September 22, 2004 Houston, Texas. Who is Duke Energy?. Duke Energy is a leading energy company located in the Americas with an affiliated real estate operation.

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Who is Duke Energy?

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  1. Natural Gas STAR Partner ExperiencesDuke Energy Gas TransmissionBy: David FelcmanTransmission Technology Transfer WorkshopSeptember 22, 2004Houston, Texas

  2. Who is Duke Energy? • Duke Energy is a leading energy company located in the Americas with an affiliated real estate operation. • Our purpose is to create superior value for our customers, employees, communities and investors through the production, conversion, delivery and sale of energy and energy services • We have approximately 23,000 employees worldwide dedicated to doing business right.

  3. Duke Energy Gas Transmission • Natural gas operations include more than 17,500 miles of interstate transmission pipeline connecting major natural gas supply basins from the Gulf Coast, mid-continent and Canada with markets in Canada and the northeastern and southeastern U.S. • U.S. Operations accounts for more than 12,200 miles of the total transmission pipeline system • Natural gas operations include approximately 250 billion cubic feet of natural gas storage capacity in North America.

  4. TETCO ETNG AGT M&N Gulfstream Maritimes Algonquin East Tennessee Texas Eastern DEGT US Pipeline Systems

  5. DEGT & EPA Natural Gas STAR Program • We take our role as a corporate citizen seriously, working to protect the environment where we live and work. • DEGT became an EPA Natural Gas STAR Program Partner in 2000 • From 1993-2003, DEGT has quantified CH4 emissions reduction of ~6 BCF (more than ½ of the capacity DEGT transports on a daily basis. • 1.03 Bcf methane emission reduction in 2003 ($4.6MM Savings) • DEGT was awarded the 2002 Transmission Partner of the Year Award

  6. DEGT Has Reduced Emissions Through Improved Operational Practices • Coordinating repairs with pipeline outages • Maximizing Line pressure reductions prior to blowing down for repairs • Use of Composite Sleeves for Pipeline Repairs • Installation of Hot Taps • ESD Testing Procedures

  7. Partner Reported Opportunities • Pipeline Pull Downs – Minimize gas loss when P/L section is blown down • Operationally reduce pressure to minimum • Isolating and pumping down line pressure w/portable field compressors • Sleeve Repairs – Utilizing in-service repairs rather than pipe replacements. • Steel type B sleeves • Composite Sleeves (Clock Spring)

  8. Partner Reported Opportunities • Use of Hot Taps for New Connections – eliminates the need to blow down a valve section for branch tees • Emergency Shutdown Practices – Annual ESD tests conducted without venting the gas to atmosphere

  9. 2003 Captured Emissions Reduction Total of 1030 MMcf Captured * All values expressed in MMcf

  10. 4 Year Captured Emissions Comparison * All values expressed in MMcf

  11. Key Factors Affecting Emissions Reduction Success • Management Commitment • Communication • Planning • Flexibility – Consider all your options • Clear and concise O&M and SOP manuals which incorporate methane reduction opportunities • Ensure that key players are kept in the loop ( i.e. Gas Control) • Document Actual Reductions

  12. Natural Gas Star Program Benefits • Voluntary Program to reduce methane emissions • DEGT’s customers save money through a reduction in shrinkage. • The environment benefits through reduced GHG emissions & conservation of a limited natural resource. • Participation in the Program further builds our relationships with the EPA and our neighbors, as a good corporate citizen.

  13. End of Partner Experiences Presentation David Felcman Duke Energy Gas Transmission

  14. Questions?

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