1. Preliminary Pipeline Route
Optimization (PPRO)
Knowledge to Plan Smarter and Engage Faster
PPRO is a GIS-enabled tool that analyzes
engineering, environment, land and
constructability factors to generate least
cost, minimal impact pipeline routes.
PPRO can create multiple pipeline routes
quickly and efficiently, allowing the
project to understand different routing
scenarios in even the most complex routing
circumstances. The PPRO route(s) can then
be overlaid with the PPRO database during
the route review process.
The PPRO database shows the broad range
of pipeline routing risks and opportunities
within the project study area based on the
GIS data required to generate the route.
TRC owns and maintains a proprietary
PPRO database that is specific to pipeline
routing.
PPRO generates impact analysis reports not
only based on the pipeline route, but also a
potential workspace layout, environmental
study area, or even a specified buffer
around the pipeline route. Impact analysis
reports can be generated off of a PPRO
route or an existing pipeline route.
PPRO integrates with TRC’s Integra LinkTM
data management solution, which easily
connects stakeholders members to the
data and systems that provide the insight
they need to develop, operate and maintain
critical infrastructure accurately and
efficiently.
During a FEED study, a
client had an existing
pipeline route that was
selected for the project.
The client requested that
we run PPRO to analyze
their route and verify
their route selection.
PPRO analyzed their
route and generated a
new route that saved the
client $70 million on
construction costs and
was a better route in
terms of permitting and
overall schedule for the
project.
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2. About TRC
A pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering
developments since the 1960s, TRC is a national
engineering, environmental consulting and construction
management firm that provides integrated services to
the energy, environmental and infrastructure markets.
We serve a broad range of commercial, industrial and
government clients, implementing complex projects from
initial concept to delivery and operation. TRC delivers
results that enable clients to achieve success in a
complex and changing world.
A publicly-held corporation listed on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE:TRR) – NYSE’s oldest environmental
firm – TRC includes over 4,000 technical professionals
and support personnel in more than 120 offices
throughout the U.S. Our clients depend on TRC’s
multidisciplinary teams to design solutions to their
toughest business challenges.
TRC’s Pipeline Services team provides engineering,
procurement, EPC, project management, integrity
and field services to the oil and gas and electric utility
industries. Our history of managing and executing
complex projects has positioned us to be a full-service
provider in the emerging integrity market.
Representative Clients
• Boardwalk Pipeline Partners
• Columbia Pipeline Group
• Energy Transfer
• PSNC Energy
• Kinder Morgan
• Williams
For more information contact:
integrity@trcsolutions.com | 816-398-4500
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PPRO was used to generate
the route and aided in the
fatal flaws analysis throughout
the course of the project.
PPRO reporting is continually
being utilized by engineering,
environmental, construction
and land disciplines.
PPRO analyzed the proposed
pipeline route and then
generated a primary route with
alternatives for the project.
The PPRO primary route was
selected for the project and
PPRO reporting aided in
developing the FERC resource
reporting.
PPRO analyzed the proposed
pipeline route and then
generated a primary route
with alternatives for the
project. PPRO aided in the
final route selection process
for the project. PPRO reporting
supported the development of
the FERC resource reporting.
PPRO analyzed the proposed
pipeline route and then
generated a primary route and
alternatives for the project.
The PPRO primary route
was selected for the project.
PPRO reporting was utilized
regularly by engineering,
environmental, construction and
land disciplines throughout the
initial phase of the project.