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Pipeline Safety

Pipeline safety

This page contains information on safety relating to our CO2 and SNG pipelines. CO2 pipeline general information How to recognize a CO2 pipeline leak  SNG pipeline general information How to recognize a SNG pipeline leak 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1.866.747.3546

Dakota Gasification Company (Dakota Gas) is committed to public safety, protection of the environment, and operation of its facility in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Dakota Gas employs a qualified staff of professionals that are committed to safely transporting synthetic natural gas and carbon dioxide. In the event of a pipeline emergency, our personnel are trained and fully prepared to respond. Our response personnel coordinate their efforts with local police and fire departments and other emergency responders.

CO2 pipeline   

Dakota Gas owns and operates a 204.8-mile carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline that originates just north of Beulah, ND, then travels west to Killdeer, and then north again to the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.

How to recognize a CO2 pipeline leak   

Signs of a leak

Safety for CO2 pipelines

Sound: Listen for any unusual noise.

Sight: Look for frozen liquid around the pipe at the leak area, or a vapor cloud similar to that produced by dry ice.

What you should do if you suspect a leak

1. Turn off and abandon equipment with which you are working.
2. Leave the area quickly. Walk away upwind if possible.
3. Call Dakota Gasification Company immediately toll free (1-866-747-3546) or collect (1-701-873-6600).
4. Call 911.
5. Warn others to stay away.
6. Do not attempt to operate any of the valves on the pipeline.

SNG pipeline   

Dakota Gas owns and operates a 35-mile synthetic natural gas (SNG) pipeline that originates just north of Beulah, ND, then travels southwest to our transfer point with Northern Border Pipeline Company. This transfer point is located approximately six miles northwest of Hebron, ND.

How to recognize an SNG pipeline leak   

Safety for SNG pipelines

Signs of a Leak

Sound: Listen for any unusual noise, like a hissing or a roaring sound.

Sight: Discolored vegetation may be a sign of a possible leak around the pipeline area.

What you should do if you suspect a leak

1. Turn off and abandon any motorized equipment you may be operating.
2. Leave the area quickly, moving upwind.
3. Warn others to stay away.
4. From a safe place, call Dakota Gasification Company toll free (1-866-747-3546) or collect (1-701-873-6600).
5. Call 911.
6. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire.
7. Do not attempt to operate any of the valves on the pipeline.

What you should not do

Do not use open flames or bring anything into the area that may spark ignition of the leaking product (telephones, flashlights, motor vehicles, etc.).

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