Proposed Heartland Cavern
Lateral Pipeline and Meter Station
Public Information Document
April 16, 2015
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Contents
Project Necessity........................................................................................................... 4
Project Description........................................................................................................ 4
Project Specifications ................................................................................................... 5
Construction and Operational Safety .......................................................................... 6
Project Schedule ........................................................................................................... 7
Regulatory Requirements ............................................................................................. 7
Contact Information ...................................................................................................... 8
Further Information ....................................................................................................... 9
Location of Proposed Project..................................................................................... 10
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Dear Landowners/Stakeholders,
RE: Proposed Heartland Cavern Lateral Pipeline and Meter Station Project
NOVA Chemicals Corporation (NOVA Chemicals) is proposing to construct a new lateral
pipeline segment in the Scotford industrial area to connect the existing Ethylene Delivery System
(EDS) pipeline to salt cavern storage facilities being developed at ATCO Energy Storage and
Logistics Centre facilities. The new pipeline segment, called the Heartland Cavern Lateral
Pipeline, will be owned by AltaGas Extraction and Transmission Limited Partnership and be
licensed, constructed and operated by NOVA Chemicals.
The proposed pipeline will be approximately 4.0 kilometres long, with an 8-inch (219.10 mm)
outside diameter. Located within the Strathcona County, the proposed route is on industrial land
and will run in a new NOVA Chemicals’ pipeline right-of-way (ROW).
At NOVA Chemicals we care about the safety of our neighbours and landowners, the
communities and the environment along the pipeline systems we operate – and at all of our
petrochemical facilities.
Our commitment to Responsible Care®, which includes CAER – Community Awareness and
Emergency Response – ensures the highest standards for health, safety and environmental
performance in all of our operations.
This package provides you with the following information (also available on our website:
www.novachem.com/Joffre under News Room):
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A detailed description of the proposed project
A letter from the President and CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
AER Brochure Understanding Oil and Gas Development in Alberta
AER Publication Proposed Oil and Gas Wells, Pipelines and Facilities: A Landowners Guide
AER Publication The AER and You: Agreements Commitments and Conditions
AER Publication Expressing your Concerns – How to File a Statement of Concern about an
Energy Resource Project
Our brochure: TAKING CAER...along the pipelines we operate which is a guide providing
you with information on how we are “taking CAER” along our pipelines. It explains our
approach to very high standards for pipeline safety and integrity, our emergency
preparedness plans, and landowner rights and responsibilities
We are committed to working with impacted landowners and stakeholders. For questions or
concerns or further information regarding the Heartland Cavern Lateral Pipeline and Meter
Station project, please contact us (see contact information on page 8).
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Connie George, Project Manager
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About NOVA Chemicals
NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals and plastic resins that make everyday
life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and
environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care®.
NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a wholly owned subsidiary of
the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United
Arab Emirates.
Project Necessity
The Ethylene Delivery System (EDS), an existing pipeline safely operated by NOVA Chemicals
for more than 30 years, is used to transport ethylene between NOVA Chemicals’ Joffre Site
petrochemical facilities and customers in the Edmonton/Fort Saskatchewan area. The EDS
pipeline has historically used salt caverns for ethylene storage to maintain a continuous,
uninterrupted ethylene flow from the Joffre Site to the Fort Saskatchewan industrial market. This
project is designed to further ensure an ongoing, effective and continuous ethylene delivery to
our customers.
Project Description
The elements of the proposed pipeline segment include the construction of:
(see page 5 for detailed project specifications)
• a new 4.0 kilometre, 8-inch outside diameter pipeline;
• a meter station; and
• facilities for launching and receiving pipeline cleaning and inspection tools.
Location: Scotford industrial area, Strathcona County
Route: On industrial land, within a new NOVA Chemicals’ pipeline right-of-way (ROW)
Product to be transported: Ethylene – used by our customers to produce a variety of
consumer and industrial products.
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Project Specifications
Substance and H2S
concentration
Pipeline Origin
Ethylene, HVP
0.00 mol/kmol H2S
Pipeline Termination
LSD 05-34-055-21 W4M
LSD 01-32-055-21 W4M
Emergency Protection Zone 750 m from the ROW line
Outside Diameter
219.1 mm (8 inch)
Pipeline Wall Thickness
6.35 mm
Approximate Length
3,941 m
Pipe Grade and Category
Grade 359 Category II, CSA Z245.1, CSA Z662
Max. Operating Pressure
9930 kPa
Minimum Earth Cover
1.5 m
Cathodic Protection
AER Pipeline CategoryType:
Yes
D-530
Setbacks
There are no Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) setback
requirements associated with the proposed pipeline other
than the width of the right-of-way (ROW). AER
requirements for a High Vapour Pressure pipeline allow
permanent structures and public facilities to be built up to
the edge – but not over top – of the pipeline ROW.
Flaring / Venting
There will be no flaring, venting, emissions or source of
odors associated with the normal operation of this line.
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Construction and Operational Safety
At NOVA Chemicals we care about the safety of our neighbours, the landowners, communities
and the environment along the pipeline systems we operate – and at all of our petrochemical
facilities.
As in all of our operations, proposed construction activity will be conducted with the utmost
consideration for public safety, landowners adjacent to our facilities, and environmental integrity.
Strict guidelines will be in place to make sure construction is carried out safely and with minimal
inconvenience to landowners and others in the area including the following:
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Comprehensive measures will be taken to minimize construction noise impacts, in
compliance with the AER Directive 038 - Noise Control. No significant noise is expected
from the operation of the proposed pipeline and associated pipeline installations
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During construction, traffic may increase for a short period of time at the tie-in point and
along the ROW
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All necessary measures will be taken to mitigate any noise impacts in the area
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Comprehensive dust control mitigation measures will be incorporated in the construction
procedures
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Coordination with local authorities will take place throughout construction, to ensure
effective equipment transportation control and pipeline construction safety
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During construction we will work with landowners to minimize disturbance, and topsoil
will be salvaged and replaced to maintain soil capability
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Following construction, in consultation with landowners, we will ensure disturbed lands
are appropriately reclaimed as quickly as possible, in accordance with requirements
outlined in our Environmental Protection Plan
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Once the project enters the operational phase, system monitoring and control including
leak detection capabilities will be accomplished through the Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment and the ROW will be routinely inspected by
operations staff
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Project Schedule
Project planning: design, routing,
environmental reviews, and engineering
Regulatory licensing
Construction
Pipeline
Meter Station
1st to 3rd
Quarters, 2015
1st to 4th
Quarters, 2015
2nd to 3rd Quarters, 2015
3rd and 4th
Quarters, 2015
2nd and 3rd
Quarters, 2016
Completion and commissioning
3rd and Quarter, 2016
Project consultation and communication will be ongoing through all
development phases of the project
Regulatory Requirements
Once stakeholder input is received and the public consultation and notification process is
completed, NOVA Chemicals plans to submit regulatory applications for the proposed Heartland
Cavern Lateral Pipeline and Meter Station including:
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An Energy Development application to the AER for the pipeline lateral for a licence to
construct and operate the proposed pipeline, in compliance with Part 4 of the Alberta
Pipeline Act and AER Directive 056;
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An application to the AER for a Pipeline Agreement (PLA) disposition for approval of any
impact to bed and banks of Astotin Creek, in compliance with Section 3(1)(a) of the
Public Lands Act;
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A Code of Practice Notification for all water bodies traversed by the proposed pipeline, in
compliance with Alberta Water Act;
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An application for approval in compliance with the Alberta Water Act, for any wetlands
impacted by the proposed meter site; and,
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County Development Permit(s) and any other permits required.
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Contact Information
Thank you for taking the time to review this project information. We are seeking the input and
views of landowners and stakeholders along the route of the Heartland Cavern Lateral Pipeline
and Meter Station Project prior to submitting project applications to regulatory agencies. We
encourage open, two-way communication with all our project stakeholders. We are committed
to incorporating your suggestions where possible and ensuring the safe and environmentally
sound construction and operation of this project.
For additional information about this project or for any clarification you require, please contact us
and we will be happy to provide you with all the help we can, at:
NOVA Chemicals
Pipeline Office
#6, 4940 – 81 Street
Red Deer, AB T2P 3V3
Telephone: 403-342-6461
Project Contacts:
Connie George, Project Manager
E-mail: [email protected]
Al Kennedy, Pipeline Regulatory Compliance
E-mail: [email protected]
NOVA Chemicals Corporation Emergency Toll Free Line: 1-800-780-6682
For more information on the salt caverns, please contact:
ATCOEnergy Solutions
http://www.atcoenergysolutions.com/Projects/Heartland-Energy-Storage-and-Logistics/
Barry Station, Director, Infrastructure Development
403.245.7570
[email protected]
Justin Heskes, Manager, Storage Solutions
403.863.0465
[email protected]
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Further Information
The following information is enclosed with this project description document:
• A detailed description of the proposed project
• A letter from the CEO of the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER)
• AER Brochure Understanding Oil and Gas Development in Alberta
• AER Publication Proposed Oil and Gas Wells, Pipelines and Facilities: A Landowners Guide
• AER Publication The AER and You: Agreements Commitments and Conditions
• AER Publication Expressing your Concerns – How to File a Statement of Concern about an
Energy Resource Project
• Our brochure: TAKING CAER….along the pipelines we operate which is a guide providing
you with information on how we are “taking CAER” along our pipelines. It explains our
approach to very high standards for pipeline safety and integrity, our emergency
preparedness plans, and landowner rights and responsibilities
Other AER publications are available upon request and online at www.aer.ca/aboutaer/enerfaqs:
EnerFAQs (Q&As)
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What is the AER?
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Having Your Say at an AER Hearing
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Inspections and Enforcement of Energy Developments in Alberta
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Explaining AER Setbacks Flaring and Incineration
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All About Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
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How to Register a Private Surface Agreement
Fact Sheets
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Alberta Energy Regulator – Governance
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Assurance, Compliance, and Enforcement
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Closure – Abandonment, Reclamation, and Remediation
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Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response
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Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
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Mines and Minerals Act
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Public Lands Act
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Water Act
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Reclamation and Remediation
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Responding to an energy incident
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