NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO
gas_transmission Incident — — November 22, 2010
Incident Information
| Incident Date | November 22, 2010 |
| Operator | NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS CO |
| Commodity | NATURAL GAS |
| Pipeline Type | gas_transmission |
Location
| State | |
| Coordinates | 40.86004, -88.54193 |
Cause
| Cause | CORROSION FAILURE |
| Subcause | INTERNAL CORROSION |
Casualties
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
Costs
| Property Damage | $1,800,000 |
| Emergency Response | $2,152 |
| Other Costs | $41,000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
12-INCH PIPELINE CONNECTING GAS STORAGE INJECTION/WITHDRAWL WELLS (AQUIFER-TYPE STORAGE RESERVOIR) TO A CENTRAL STORAGE STATION RUPTURED WITH WITH SUBSEQUENT IGNITION.
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.