Skip Ribbon Commands
Skip to main content

    Pipeline Emergency

  • (888) 367-6671
  • (402) 398-7911

    General Information

  • (877) 654-0646
  • (402) 398-7200

    Customer Service

  • (402) 960-7947
  • (402) 960-7948

    Call Before You Dig

  • Call 811

Safety and Public Awareness / Environment

Date Requested: Apr 26 2024 3:23 PM

Printable Version

Methane Emissions​

Berkshire Hathaway Energy's gas pipeline businesses have significantly reduced and avoided releases of methane; thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing pipeline integrity, making their operations safer, and reducing costs for customers through reductions in lost gas. BHE Pipeline Group has developed methane reduction goals and tracks progress toward those goals; which are advanced through emphasizing leading practices and implementing strategies to limit methane emissions. Below is the combined leak rate for BHE Pipeline Group.​

 

BHE Pipeline Group1 Combined Leak Rate
Year Percentage
2022
 0.028%
2021
 0.049%
2020 0.041%
2019 0.040%
2018 0.050%
2017 0.046%
2016 0.053%
​

1BHE Pipeline Group includes Northern Natural Gas, Kern Riv​er Gas Transmission and BHE GT&S

The leak rate is measured as a percentage of throughput and is significantly below the goal of the ONE Future Initiative of 1%.​​​

​Greenhouse Gas Customer Report 
 
Northern Natural Gas continuously seeks to identify and implement technologies and processes that reduce methane emissions. Northern remains committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and delivering reliable, affordable, safe and clean energy to our customers. Below is a report on Northern Natural Gas' efforts and associated projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

​

Environmental RESPECT

Northern Natural Gas, along with all of the Berkshire Hathaway Energy subsidiaries, believes responsible environmental management is good business; it benefits our customers and improves the quality of the environment in which we live. Our policy establishes the environmental RESPECT principles that guide our corporate commitment to the environment.

  • RESPONSIBILITY

    All levels of management are responsible for integrating environmental management programs into business processes in order to measure and improve environmental performance. All employees are responsible and accountable for understanding and incorporating environmental compliance requirements into their daily work activities with the obligation to bring issues and concerns forward for resolution.

  • EFFICIENCY

    We will responsibly use natural resources and pursue increased efficiencies that reduce waste and emissions at their source. We will develop sustainable operations and implement environmental projects designed to leave a clean, healthy environment for our children and future generations.

  • STEWARDSHIP

    We will respect our natural resources and take care in balancing the needs of customers with our obligation to future generations. We will seek opportunities to preserve, restore, protect and improve our natural surroundings.

  • PERFORMANCE

    We will set challenging goals and assess our ability to continually improve our environmental performance. Through the strategic management of our assets, we will improve the environment and contribute to our business success.

  • EVALUATION

    We will perform audits to evaluate our environmental compliance and use the results to improve our operations and their impact on the environment.

  • COMMUNICATION

    We will foster open dialogue and informed decision making through communication of environmental information with management, employees and the public. We will work with governments and others in creating responsible environmental laws and regulations reflective of sound public policy.

  • TRAINING

    We will provide the training necessary for our employees to perform their environmental responsibilities. We will encourage and provide opportunities for employees to learn more about the environment and foster an atmosphere of creating cost effective solutions that go beyond compliance.​​


Top