A historical analysis of the pros and cons of using Plastic pipe. We will take a look at first generation product and continue down the line to modern day products and applications, and then look into what we can expect for the future with a demonstration of a new poly isolation tool.

• Customer Attachment Process – Communicate the work completed at a high level, how we work with customers in setting expectations, and how the Alliance Partners plans their work to achieve the goals of the process. 
• Initiation Phase of projects – Discuss the value of the pre-engineering work that is completed to establish strong project plans. Share the different tactics used, and the overall benefits from investing in this work upfront. 
• Execution Engagement – Discuss the value of our meeting structure for the field crew – Mobilization meetings, tail gates, weekly construction meetings and closure meetings.
  

The method by which organizations are addressing the information & records needs around their existing & proposed natural gas delivery system materials is critical to CGA members’ asset & integrity management programs. This breakout session will discuss how material quality management programs &/or systems are being designed & implemented to ensure compliance with the requirements of CSA Z662.

As part of the proposed replacement of computer equipment and mobile telecommunications at Gaz Métro, an analysis was performed to determine the intrinsic level of safety required for hardware tools and telecommunications device used by field technicians involved with the distribution and transmission networks. Referring to CAN CSA-C22.1 part 11, the intrinsic safety levels used by Gaz Métro had to be revised. During the conference, you will discover the path and steps implemented by our working group to raise the intrinsic safety levels within our company.

There will also be a hands-on demonstration of creating static on a PE pipe, measuring the static with a static meter, dissipating the static and confirming that dissipation with a static meter.

Our Panel will discuss the evolution of different types of PE Mechanical Fittings, and the Pros & Cons of their use into the future.

Enbridge’s GTA Project significantly upgrades the natural gas distribution system to Toronto and surrounding communities, and is the utility’s first major network upgrade in 20 years. The project comprises an unodourized NPS 42 pipeline (27km), odourized NPS 36 pipeline (23km) and several new/upgraded station facilities. This presentation will highlight the formidable undertaking of construction in a congested landscape (including contingency planning for work near existing vital mains), tie-ins, commissioning, and additional work for operational readiness.