Phmsa pipeline safety research and development for compact service regulators, performed in state of illinois under an other transaction agreement

The Gas Technology Institute (GTI) received a $383,725 Project Grant award from the Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to conduct research and development on compact service regulators. The award was made under PHMSA's Pipeline Safety Research and Development "Other Transaction Agreements" program (CFDA 20.723) to sponsor projects that improve safety, reduce environmental impact, and enhance reliability of the nation's pipeline system.

GTI will perform the regulator R&D work in Des Plaines, Illinois from September 2021 through June 2023. The project aims to develop near-term solutions focused on compact service regulators, which are devices that control pressure in natural gas distribution systems. By funding this research, PHMSA supports the program's goal of enhancing pipeline safety and reliability through innovative technologies.