Electromagnetic and Optical Sensor Technologies for Natural Gas Storage Safety Monitoring
Summary
SCH Number
2020040142
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Electromagnetic and Optical Sensor Technologies for Natural Gas Storage Safety Monitoring
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/14/2020
Document Description
This project will develop and demonstrate electromagnetic and fiber optic sensors for real time monitoring of natural gas storage borehole operation and integrity. The research will improve natural gas supply reliability and risk management, and minimize methane leaks due to integrity issues.
Contact Information
Name
Yahui Yang
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Stockton
Counties
San Joaquin
Other Location Info
McDonald Island
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt under Cal. Code Regs., tit 14, § 15301 because it will only slightly alter an existing borehole at an existing storage facility by installing sensor systems to the borehole. This project will not expand the use of the facility. This project is also exempt under Cal. Code Regs., tit 14, § 15306 as the project will be to collect data within the natural gas storage well in real-time. This project will not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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