PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC
gas_distribution Incident — WILMINGTON, NC — August 19, 2025
Incident Information
| Incident Date | August 19, 2025 |
| Operator | PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_distribution |
Location
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | NC |
| County | NEW HANOVER |
| Coordinates | 34.23878, -77.87627 |
Cause
| Cause | OTHER OUTSIDE FORCE DAMAGE |
| Subcause | "DAMAGE BY CAR, TRUCK, OR OTHER MOTORIZED VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT NOT ENGAGED IN EXCAVATION" |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $150,000 |
| Emergency Response | $150,000 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
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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.