Safety
In the event of an emergency situation, please call toll free in Mexico:
01-800-025-6195 (24 hours a day).
All of IEnova’s facilities are designed, engineered and constructed according to the highest standards and regulations, and are operated strictly in accordance with all appropriate procedures and codes. Sempra Energy's companies have a strong commitment to safety and a combined natural gas safety record that spans more than 200 years. This successful safety record is due to both our safety programs and the fact that we hire and train the highest caliber of engineers and operators available.
Design
Transportadora de Gas Natural de Baja California (TGN) was designed and built to the strictest codes, standards and regulations from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and/or the Mexican Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE).
Corrosion Control
Corrosion control measures included:
- The application of both external and internal coatings to the pipe.
- The design and installation of a cathodic protection system which includes rectifiers, impress current, and deep well anodes.
- On-going system monitoring, including:
- Continuous remote real-time pipeline system pressure monitoring.
- On-going physical patrol of the entire pipeline system with natural gas detector equipment.
- On-going communications and participation in various training exercises with local authorities.
The possibility of an accident is very remote, due to the strict quality control of the materials and the continuous monitoring with special equipment that detect any potential problem. However, should an emergency take place, a team of experts is available to respond 24 hours a day, 365 days year. Programs of mutual cooperation with civil protection agencies, fire departments and other governmental emergency response parties are coordinated to ensure a timely response to any emergency situation.