Project Description
The project consists of 44 miles of 30-inch gas transmission pipeline constructed in three phases. The pipeline has a maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) of 975 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) and transports up to 475 million cubic feet (MMcf) of natural gas per day. The route traverses prime agricultural property, nature conservancy’s, and land slated for residential and commercial development. A total of 12 directional drills are required to cross 3 state highways and 9 sensitive areas.

GTS Involvement
GTS performed the pipeline route study and detailed engineering design. GTS assisted with obtaining permits and acquiring project easements. The project required an Environmental Impact Report per the California Environmental Quality Act. The California State Lands Commission acted as the lead agency. GTS prepared the construction specifications and conducted the job showing. GTS managed and reviewed all project submittals prior to delivery to the jurisdictional agencies. GTS approves all field generated design change requests and prepares the final as-built package.