Kern River Gas Transmission
Company
BMP Transmission Partner Since 2016
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Kern River Gas Transmission Company Historical Fact Sheet
Pipeline Leak Detection
Kern River has conducted an aerial leak
detection survey and conducts ground leak
detection surveys. This program has successfully
identified small aboveground leaks on the
system that otherwise may have gone
undetected for longer periods of time. Identified
leaks are responded to quickly and mitigation
plans implemented as soon as possible.
Reciprocating Compressor Rod
Packing Leak Detection
Kern River has two reciprocating compressors at
one compressor station. This compressor station
has not operated since 2011, as it supports a
production field that is in decline.
Utilization of Dry Seal
Centrifugal Compressors
All centrifugal compressors installed at
Kern River compressor stations utilize dry seals.
Wet seal centrifugal compressors have never
been used at Kern River stations.
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