Automation program cuts fuel, personnel costs

Journal Article · Fri Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5245597

Smith, J L

Automation of key mainline compressor-station operations on Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line and Trunkline Gas systems has reduced fuel-gas and personnel costs. In 1985, mainline stations on the two systems used approximately $70 million of natural-gas fuel to move gas to market areas. This cost is expected to decline by 15-20% after automation work is completed. Further, the automation program has helped fill the void left by a large number of retirements in the mainline stations, thus reducing manpower costs in those stations. Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line is now in the second year of the program designed to automate the pipeline facilities of the two natural-gas pipeline companies, Panhandle Eastern and Trunkline Gas. At the completion of the program, the mainline stations will be able to operate unattended 16 hr/day during the week and 24 hr/day on the weekend.

• Research Organization: Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co., Kansas City, MO
• OSTI ID: 5245597
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 84:32; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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