Once the gas wells are drilled and the
natural gas begins to flow, it becomes necessary to deliver the gas
and gas liquids to market. Natural gas pipelines move gas to
compressor stations and wet gas processing facilities to separate
the natural gas from the natural gas liquids (NGL's).
Here we get a glimpse of natural gas pipeline construction on
Marcellus Shale. Photos of excavation equipment, gas pipe and
pipeline construction will be featured, from recent photo tours of
Marcellus natural gas well drilling areas.
Pipeline regulation is handled by:
The Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (FERC) regulate gas transportation rates, pipeline
capacity, pipeline siting and natural gas quality requirements.
The U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety
Administration (PHMSA) provide regulation for the safe
transportation of natural gas through pipelines.
The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and the state environmental protection
agencies provide regulations for protection of the environment
during the construction and operation of pipeline facilities.
The U.S. Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (OSHA) provides regulation for safe
working conditions.
The U.S.
Department of Interior Minerals Management Service (MMS)
provides regulation for offshore pipeline easement leases.
