National Fuel Gas
Distribution Corporation
Segment: Distribution
BMP Commitment Option
Methane Challenge Partner Since 2018
OMB Control No. 2060 0722
Approval expires 08/31/2021
Background
National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (""NFGDC") is a natural gas utility serving approximately 750,000
residential, commercial, and industrial customers in western New York and northwestern Pennsylvania.
NFGDC has a deep appreciation for the vital role it plays in upholding standards of environmental protection
in the communities where its customers and employees work and live. As part of that responsibility, NFGDC
is committed to reducing methane emissions from its operations.
Historical Highlights
Upgrading Cast Ironand
Unprotected Steel Mains
NFGDC continuously upgrades its distribution system
in order to ensure safe and reliable delivery ofnatural
gas. These upgrades also benefitthe environment by
reducing methane emissions. From2013 to 2017,
upgrading mains has reduced NFGDCs estimated
emissions by about 7,700 metric tons C02e per year
on average. Thai's about the same as the emissions
from over 1,635 passenger vehicles.
Upgrading Unprotected Steel
Services
NFGDC also upgrades services - the small diameter
pipe that connects the customer to the main - when
mains are upgraded. On average, NFGDC replaces
approximately 4,000 unprotected steel services every
year resulting in another 3,400 metric tons C02e of
reduced emissions annually. That's another 722 cars.
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300000
250000
200000
150000
CO2© Emissions fromMains
as reported to USEPA
100000
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
1 Unprotected Steel
1 Plastic
1 Protected Steel
• Cast/Wrought Iron
C02e Emissions from Services
as reported to USEPA
80000
70000
60000
50000
40000
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Unprotected Steel ¦Protected Steel ¦ Plastic
Template last updated: 24 August 2018
EPA Form No. 5900 413

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National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation Historical Fact Sheet
Excavation Damages
When someone damages a natural gas line, it's a
serious matter. It's dangerous, costly, time consuming,
and causes unnecessary emissions. NFGDC works
hard to reduce damage to its system through a variety
of initiatives. From public outreach campaigns to
monitoring repeat offenders, NFGDC has reduced
damages by almost 30%from2013 to 2017. While we
are very proud ofthis accomplishment, we will
continue our efforts to reduce damages as much as
possible.
4.00 Damages Per l,000Locates
3.50
3.00
2.50
2.00
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2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Conservation and Efficiency
Natural gas is a clean, abundant, and affordable
source of energy. However, it is important that we all
use energy wisely. NFGDC assists its customers by
providing energy conservation tips and through its
Conservation Incentive Program COP").
NFGDC's C1P has resulted in a reduction ofmore
than 160,000 tons ofC02 over its lifetime.
For more information and tips on energy conservation,
see NFGDC's website at:
https://www.nationalfuelforthought.com/
Innovation
Innovation is a Guiding Principle at NFGDC and we
support research aimed at detecting and reducing
emissions fiomthe natural gas value chain. We
constantly are evaluating new and evolving
technologies, such as renewable natural gas derived
from biomass, that may further reduce emissions.
CIP Emission reduction of 160,000 tons of CO2
Reduction equivalent to any one of the following:
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6,981,107
trash bags
recycled instead
of landfilled
20,401,970,929
smart phones
avoiding a
charge
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33,970
cars taken off
the road for
one year
2,645,634
trees grown for
10 years
(1) Source* United States Environmental Protection Agency's Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, December 17,
2018, httpsJ/www.eoa.gov/enerav/areenhouse-gas-eauivalencies-calculator(cars metric assumes 11,507 miles per car, per
year); program's: savings is based on the New York State Technical Resource Manual and Company reports filed with the
Hew York State Public Service Commission.
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