Courtesy of Atmos Energy
BRYAN, TX (March 31, 2015) – Atmos Energy and its contractors will conduct a required inspection on a natural gas line extending from near Carlos in Grimes County to near College Station. The inspection process is scheduled to begin Wednesday, April 1, and last until Thursday, April 9.
During this nine-day period, crews will flare natural gas at a site approximately one-half mile northeast of Tonkaway Lake Road, just off William D. Fitch Parkway in Brazos County. Flaring is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. each day and conclude before 5 p.m. No flaring is scheduled for April 3, 4, 5, or 8.
When flaring is underway, motorists driving along Texas 6, Texas 30, William D. Fitch Parkway, and nearby roads could see the flare. Nearby residents may also hear the sound of natural gas flowing through the pipeline during the process.
As part of our commitment to safety, Atmos Energy wants to assure area residents the flare is a normal part of the required inspection and is the safest way to eliminate the natural gas needed to conduct the process. Flaring does not pose a threat to safety or quality of life and the operation will be under the supervision of highly trained senior personnel operating under strict guidelines.
As a precaution, Atmos Energy has notified local emergency officials in Brazos and Grimes counties, as well as school district officials in Bryan and College Station.