Safety & Environmental Commitments

The natural gas pipeline network has the best safety record of any energy delivery system according to the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT).

Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC (Mountain Valley) met or exceeded all U.S. DOT safety requirements during construction. Safety was engineered into all facets of pipeline design, construction, and operation. The project utilized trained and experienced inspectors who carefully monitored pipeline construction to ensure compliance with safety standards and construction specifications. High quality steel pipe was used in the construction of MVP Southgate, including adding protective coatings to the pipe during manufacturing. All pipe was carefully inspected before it was installed to ensure it met quality standards. After installation all pipeline field welds were tested and inspected.

Safety is our priority in everything we do. Mountain Valley is ensuring safe operation by maintaining the right-of-way to provide ready access and operates the pipeline in accordance with U.S. DOT and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulations. Regular inspections  occur to ensure pipeline integrity. The pipeline is monitored 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year using sophisticated computerized systems and around-the-clock personnel.

• No construction of buildings or other structures are permitted on the permanent right-of-way.
• No planting of trees or other deep-rooting plants that may obstruct the permanent right-of-way are permitted.
• No excavation or impounding water within the permanent right-of-way is permitted without permission from the company.

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