project overview - atlantic coast pipeline · pipeline (acp). the acp is a 600-mile underground...

The Buckingham Compressor Station is one of three stations proposed for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). The ACP is a 600-mile underground pipeline that will originate in West Virginia, travel through Virginia with a

lateral extending to Chesapeake, VA, and then continue south into eastern North Carolina, ending in Robeson County. The project will meet the growing domestic demand for natural gas needed to generate local power and for industrial, commercial, residential energy customers.

Compressor stations are needed to maintain pressure and allow the natural gas to travel through the pipeline. Distance, friction and changes in elevation cause the pressure to decrease, so the gas must be compressed periodically to keep it flowing at a consistent rate.

The site for the Buckingham Compressor Station is about 68 acres and located on the northern side of Virginia Route 56, approximately ¾ of a mile east of the Route 56 intersection with State Secondary Route 660.

We are committed to the Union Hill Community.

PROJECTOVERVIEW

Environmental CommitmentThe project will use best-in-class

technology to protect air quality and public health. Recently, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality described the draft air permit for the Buckingham facility as the most stringent for any compressor station in the country. The permit’s emissions limits are four to 10 times lower than any other recently issued permit in the state.

Safety CommitmentFor the Buckingham facility, we will use on-

site, multi-layered safety controls, an intensive inspection program, and rigorous monitoring on a 24/7 basis. We are also working closely with local emergency responders and government officials, and we will share additional recommendations and site-specific emergency response procedures with the community before construction begins.

Community CommitmentThe ACP will create hundreds of job opportunities for local

workers. Approximately 400 local workers will be hired during peak construction from the region covering Buckingham, Prince Edward, Nottaway, Nelson. Training programs are available with some jobs requiring no prior experience. Visit http://webuildatlantic.com to learn more. We are also partnering with community members to identify opportunities for community investments to promote public safety, economic development, and community facilities and infrastructure.

AtlanticCoastPipeline.comPlease do not hesitate to contact Felix Sarfo-Kantanka at (804) 212-8594 or [email protected] with questions.

CONCEPTUAL ARTIST RENDERING

COMMUNITYCOMMITMENT

We are committed to bringing jobs to the local community. Fifty-percent of the pipeline workforce will be hired through local trade unions. This means approximately 400 local workers will be hired during peak construction from the region covering Buckingham, Prince Edward, Nottaway, and Nelson.

We are working with the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) and the Virginia Community College System to recruit and train Virginia residents to work on the ACP project.

• Some jobs require no prior experience

• Two-week training in partnership with six community colleges, including Piedmont Community College

• Training is at no cost to applicants

• Link to the job application: http://webuildmidatlantic.comThere are also additional employment opportunities for compressor station construction and inspections. Other Dominion Energy jobs can be found at: https://careers.dominionenergy.com/We are also partnering with members of the Union Hill community to identify potential investment opportunities. The initial Community Partnership meeting in July 2018 included discussions of projects to promote public safety, economic development, community facilities and infrastructure, and creation of a community investment fund. We look forward to additional dialogue with community members to select the projects on which we can move forward.

Local Tax RevenuesThe Atlantic Coast Pipeline

will generate more than a million dollars a year in new local property tax revenue – money the county can invest in meaningful improvements to the public schools, libraries, parks, police and fire departments, and other vital local services.

Local InvestmentWe recently signed an agreement with a local community member to

site a temporary housing location in Buckingham. The agreement includes the construction of a 27-site RV park to house construction workers and represents a $180,000 investment. We are also currently searching for nearby warehouse space for storage.

Economic OpportunitiesWe are looking for a

range of services such as: Concrete Suppliers, Aggregate Suppliers, Office Supplies, Hardware Suppliers, Fuel Delivery Services, Equipment Rental, Trucking/Hauling Services, Plumbers, Painters, Flooring, HVAC, and etc. Register to become a supplier at https://atlanticcoastpipeline.com/


SAFETYCOMMITMENT

Safety is our top priority. For over 120 years, Dominion Energy has built a record of safely operating natural gas pipelines and compressor stations. Dominion Energy maintains the highest quality construction practices and inspection

programs for our pipelines and compressor stations.

For the Buckingham facility, we will use on-site, multi-layered safety controls, an intensive inspection program, and rigorous monitoring on a 24/7 basis. Safety controls will include gas and fire detection, and emergency shut-down equipment.

The station will have personnel on site 24 hours/day for a minimum of three years. It will also be continuously monitored by our centralized control center 24/7. The extensive inspection program includes aerial and ground-level surveys, and internal inspections.

We are working closely with local emergency responders and government officials and will continue to do so throughout every stage of the process. We will share additional recommendations and procedures with the community before construction begins.

Pre-ConstructionWe will have pre-construction planning and training with local emergency services and

government officials to identify roles, resources, and procedures. We will make additional equipment, resources available to community if needed.

Post-ConstructionWe will host meetings at the compressor station for local and county

emergency response personnel and review emergency response procedures and provide training for responders.

OperationsConduct annual emergency response meeting

to refresh and train local and county emergency response personnel.


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