"TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP)"
gas_transmission Incident — — September 6, 2022
Incident Information
| Incident Date | September 6, 2022 |
| Operator | "TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP)" |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 40.33043, -77.97962 |
Cause
| Cause | NATURAL FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | LIGHTNING |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $50,000 |
| Emergency Response | $2,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
THE REGULATOR AT THIS STATION IS FEED OFF MAIN LINES 12 AND 19 THROUGH 2-INCH LINES. THE COORDINATES UNDER PART A5 REFLECT THE APPROXIMATE TAP LOCATION OFF LINE 12. THE REGULATOR AT THIS STATION VENTS GAS DURING NORMAL OPERATION. THIS VENTING GAS WAS LIKELY IGNITED BECAUSE OF LIGHTING IN THE AREA. THE ENSUING FIRE EVENTUALLY DAMAGED THE REGULATOR ENOUGH TO CAUSE THE RELIEF VALVE TO OPEN. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE FIRE OUT AT THE REGULATOR. THE EVENT WAS REPORTED UNDER 192.3 (3) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
About This Pipeline Incident
Pipeline incident data is reported to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). All significant incidents involving fatalities, injuries, or property damage over $50,000 must be reported.