TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP)
gas_transmission Incident — — October 17, 2017
Incident Information
| Incident Date | October 17, 2017 |
| Operator | TEXAS EASTERN TRANSMISSION, LP (SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP) |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 39.64003, -79.28569 |
Cause
| Cause | EQUIPMENT FAILURE |
| Subcause | THREADED CONNECTION/COUPLING FAILURE |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $300,000 |
| Emergency Response | $0 |
| Other Costs | $0 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
ON OCTOBER 17, 2017 AN ENBRIDGE COMPANY EMPLOYEE RESPONDED TO NATURAL GAS RELEASE ON ABOVE GROUND FACILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH A ACCIDENT WELL 67 ADJACENT TO 6-INCH LINE 49-B-18 IN GARRETT COUNTY, MARYLAND. THE EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE NATURAL GAS RELEASE BY TIGHTENING A BLEEDER VALVE ON A TUBING HEAD. THE BLEEDER VALVE SNAPPED OFF DURING THE PROCESS. THE STORAGE WELL REMAINS ISOLATED FROM THE PIPELINE UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE SCHEDULED.
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.