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Investing in Central Ohio’s Energy Infrastructure
B-SYSTEM PROJECT
COLUMBUS
Franklin CountyFairfield County
Lancaster
Sugar Grove
GroveportCanal
Winchester
Fairwood Ave.
Major Roadway
K270 Line B121 LineB105 Line B130 LineB111 Line
● K270 Line — Greenfield construction of a 20-inch, seven-mile pipeline from an existing interconnect near Coonpath Rd. and Old Millersport Rd. to a newly established interconnect near Coonpath Rd. and CR33A.
● B105 Line — Retirement of a 17.6-mile pipeline that runs from the Crawford compressor station near Sugar Grove to the Lockville interconnect on Allen Rd.
● B111 Line — Lift-and-lay replacement of 13.8 miles of pipeline from Lockville interconnect to a point of delivery on Fairwood Ave. in Columbus.
● B121 Line — Replacement of 500 feet of interconnect pipeline between B93 and B111 in Groveport.
● B130 Line — Replacement of 3,000 feet of interconnect pipeline between B93 and B111 in Canal Winchester.
B-SYSTEM PROJECT AT A GLANCE
B-SYSTEM PROJECT
B-SYSTEM PROJECT FOR FAIRFIELD AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES IN OHIOColumbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia), a subsidiary of Columbia Pipeline Group (CPG), has proposed a pipeline modernization project for Fairfield and Franklin counties in Ohio.
The B-System Project includes the construction of approximately seven miles of new pipeline and the replacement of an existing 13.8-mile pipeline. The project also involves the retirement of a 17.6-mile pipeline and upgrades to ancillary B-System equipment and facilities, including replacing a total of 3,500 feet of pipeline at two different interconnect locations.
The project is part of Columbia’s ongoing Modernization Program to replace aging infrastructure, upgrade natural gas compression systems and increase pipeline reliability. The B-System has been slated for modernization because it includes vital natural gas supply lines for the Columbus metro area, as well as for several towns and cities along the developing U.S. Route 33 corridor southeast of Columbus.
Improvements to the B-System will allow Columbia’s pipeline integrity engineers to employ state-of-the-art internal inspection devices called “smart pigs,” which improve safety and reliability by providing detailed information regarding the condition and operability of the pipelines.
Project Review and ApprovalAs an interstate pipeline, the primary regulatory body overseeing the B-System Project will be the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). FERC will conduct a comprehensive and transparent environmental review of the project, which will include working closely with landowners, local officials and communities.
In the event FERC authorizes the proposed project, Columbia anticipates construction to begin and be completed within 2018. You are invited to follow the project through the FERC process by visiting the agency’s “electronic library” at ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp and searching for docket number PF16-4-000.
We are pleased to extend our Modernization Program, which continues a collaborative partnership with our customers to enhance the safety and reliability of our transmission system.
Protecting Natural ResourcesWe design and construct projects to minimize land use and impact to natural resources. Our B-System team will conduct extensive civil engineering, environmental and cultural surveys of the project footprint to ensure that we avoid sensitive areas, while our environmental permitting team will work with federal, state and local agencies to obtain clearance.
Partnering with LandownersWe believe in partnering with landowners on all of our infrastructure projects. Our B-System team members will work closely with landowners and other stakeholders along the project route to ensure that their questions and concerns are addressed and their needs met. Landowners can count on us to protect their privacy, respect their land and make safety our top priority.
Committed to SafetyOperating safely is at the core of everything we value and do. From design to construction to maintenance, we apply stringent industry standards, research-based company policies and regulatory mandates to every aspect of an infrastructure project. Our unwavering commitment to public safety has resulted in the development of one of the safest and most reliable energy transportation networks in the world.
Our project team is available to answer your questions and address your concerns.
B-SYSTEM PROJECT CONTACTS
Lindy Jackson Project Management (740) 746-2254 [email protected]
Shawn Tolle Manager, Land Projects(859) [email protected]
Zane Daniels Community & Stakeholder Relations (614) 855-5625 [email protected]
Columbia Gas Transmission is a subsidiary of Columbia Pipeline Group (CPG), which owns and operates approximately 15,000 miles of strategically located interstate pipeline and gathering and processing assets extending from New York to the Gulf of Mexico, including an extensive footprint in the Marcellus and Utica Shale production areas. CPG also operates one of the nation’s largest underground natural gas storage systems. Approximately 1.3 trillion cubic feet of natural gas flows through CPG’s pipeline and storage systems each year, providing competitively priced, clean energy for millions of homes, businesses and industries. Additional information can be found at www.cpg.com.
ABOUT COLUMBIA PIPELINE GROUP