GFO-19-502Storage Monitoring, Smart Shutoff and 3D Mapping Technologies for Safer Natural

Gas InfrastructureAddendum 1

February 14, 2020

The purpose of this addendum is to make the following revisions to theSolicitation Manual and Attachment 1:

Please note strike through text within brackets to be removed.

Solicitation Manual

1. Page 2, Section I.A. Under “PURPOSE OF SOLICITATION” Deleted: [“Improving Automated Shutoff Equipment for Natural Gas Infrastructure;

and”]

Updated:[(1) sensor and monitoring technologies for natural gas storage facilities; (2) smart shutoff technologies for residential and commercial buildings; and] (3) locating and 3D mapping technologies for underground pipelines with better accuracy; (4) 3D Visualization Software for Mapping Underground Pipelines and Improving Pipeline Assets Management.

[California has 12 underground natural gas storage fields with 14 storage facilities and a total working gas capacity of 375 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Many of the active wells used currently for natural gas were designed for oil and gas production and constructed prior to 1970. Following the Aliso Canyon natural gas leak incident, the California Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) enacted stringent new regulations, effective October 1, 2018, for all underground natural gas storage. The regulations, cited by the federal Pipelines and Hazard Materials Safety Division (PHMSA), some of the strongest in the nation, set strict requirements, including mechanical integrity testing, pressure testing, and real-time monitoring of pressure and material balance. New sensors and monitoring systems, along with advanced communication technologies, are needed to monitor, measure, diagnose, notify, and respond to suspected changes in gas storage field conditions. More recently, an independent analysis of the Aliso Canyon leak identified that microbial corrosion on the well casing caused the rupture. Therefore, it becomes essential to deploy continuous monitoring systems at the ground surface and through the multiple casing strings for wells and critical gas handling infrastructure. It is also vital to develop and implement a suite of technologies for subsurface corrosion inspection, depending on risk profile at gas storage facilities. This includes monitoring

of annular and tubing pressure and temperature, as well as surface methane leak detection. The monitoring]

2. Page 2, Section I.A. Under “PURPOSE OF SOLICITATION”

Deleted: [system should provide continuous monitoring that can send automatic alerts when irregularities are detected. These measures can dramatically reduce the risk of unintentional release of harmful gases. Deploying these technologies on existing or new storage systems will also prevent damage and inform emergency response.

In addition to storage facilities, utilities maintain and safeguard natural gas pipeline systems to mitigate small to catastrophic pipeline leaks caused by damages due to natural disasters, system failures, operational errors, or external impacts. However, gas leaks in customer owned pipelines all the way down to various gas appliances, such as gas stoves or boilers, have not been adequately addressed to protect individual life and property. One of the most effective ways of protecting homes and buildings from gas leaks, fires, or explosions is by installing shutoff valve devices, monitoring natural gas pressure or temperature levels with smart sensors, and shutting off the gas supply simultaneously before incidents happen. However, the gas alarm devices currently available on the market for residential homes can send audible or visual alerts without actively shutting off the gas supply. To overcome this barrier, research is needed to develop smart shutoff systems that integrate advanced sensing, monitoring, data collection and analytics, wireless communication, and remote/automatic actuation. Such systems would enable rapid and dynamic response to prevent catastrophic incidents or reduce damage in case of gas leaks or fires in buildings. The smart shutoff systems should allow real time data gathering and analysis so that appropriate decisions can be made rapidly and remotely for precise control of gas supply to end users. In addition, these smart shutoff systems can be made more intelligent using the internet of things (IoT) technology, which provides new opportunity to connect end users with monitoring sensors, valve actuators, and real time data analysis for fast response and optimized applications. ]

3. Page 2, Section I.A. Under “PURPOSE OF SOLICITATION”

Updated:

[Group 1: Sensor and Monitoring Technologies for Natural Gas Storage Facilities; and

Group 2: Smart Shutoff Technology for Residential and Commercial Buildings; and]

Group 3: Locating Technologies [and] for 3D Mapping of Underground Pipelines with Better Accuracy; and.

Group 4: 3D Visualization Software for Mapping Underground Pipelines and Improving Pipeline Assets Management.

4. Page 9, Section I.F.2.d. Under “FUNDING””

Updated: $9,600,000 $5,565,070Deleted: [Group 1: Sensor and Monitoring Technologies for Natural Gas Storage Facilities]

Deleted: [$4,000,000]

Deleted: [$1,000,000]

Deleted: [$1,500,000]

Deleted: 20%

Deleted: [Group 2: Smart Shutoff Technology for Residential and Commercial Buildings]

Deleted: [$2,600,000]

Deleted: [$1,000,000]

Deleted: [$1,500,000]

Deleted: [20%]

Updated: Group 3: Locating Technologies [and] for [3D Mapping of] Underground Pipelines with Better Accuracy

Updated: $3,565,070[000,000]

Updated: $[2]1,000,000

Updated: $32,000,000

Added: Group 4: 3D Visualization Software for Mapping Underground Pipelines and Improving Pipeline Assets ManagementAdded: $2,000,000Added: $1,000,000Added: $2,000,000Added: 20%Added: * NOPA issued for Grou ps 1 and 2 on February 6, 2020.

5. Page 12, Section I.G. Under “KEY ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE”

Updated:[ November 12, 2019] February 25, 2020

Updated: Week of [November 18th] March 9 th Updated: [December 23, 2019] March 20thUpdated: [ 3]5:00 p.m.Updated:[ January 31, 2020] April 13, 2020Updated: [April] June 2020

Added: ** Applicants may view previous Pre-Application Workshop Presentation and Questions and Answers at: https://www.energy.ca.gov/solicitations/2019-10/gfo-19-502-storage-monitoring-smart-shutoff-and-3d-mapping-technologies-safer

6. Pages 12-13, Section I.H. Under “NOTICE OF PRE-APPLICATION WORKSHOP” Deleted: [Energy Commission staff will hold one Pre-Application Workshop to

discuss the solicitation with potential applicants. Participation is optional but encouraged. Applicants may attend the workshop in-person, via the internet (WebEx, see instructions below), or via conference call on the date and at the time and location listed below. Please call (916) 654-4381 or refer to the Energy Commission's website at www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/index.html to confirm the date and time.

Date and time: November 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.Location: California Energy Commission

1516 9th StreetSacramento, CA 95814Imbrecht Hearing Room

Wheelchair Accessible

WebEx Instructions: To join the WebEx meeting, go to https://energy.webex.com and enter the

meeting number and password below:

Meeting Number: 924 957 883Topic: Storage Monitoring, Smart Shutoff and 3D Mapping Technologies for Safer

Natural Gas Infrastructure Pre-Application Workshop

To Logon with a Direct Phone Number : After logging into WebEx, a prompt will appear on-screen for a phone number. In the “Number” box, enter your area code and phone number and click “OK” to receive a call for the audio of the meeting. International callers may use the "Country/Region" button to help make their connection.

To Logon with an Extension Phone Number : After you login, a prompt will ask for your phone number. Select “CANCEL.” Call 1-866-469-3239 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada). When prompted, enter the meeting number above and the unique Attendee ID number listed in the top left area of the screen

after login. International callers may dial in using the “Show all global call-in numbers” link (also in the top left area).

Telephone Access Only:Call 1-866-469-3239 (toll-free in the U.S. and Canada). When prompted, enter the meeting number above.

Technical Support: For assistance with problems or questions about joining or attending the

meeting,

please call WebEx Technical Support at 1-866-229-3239. You may also contact Doris Yamamoto at (916) 327-1398.

System Requirements: To determine whether your computer is compatible, visit:

http://support.webex.com/support/system-requirements.html. Meeting Preparation: The playback of UCF (Universal Communications

Format) rich

media files requires appropriate players. Please determine whether the players are installed on your computer by visiting: https://energy.webex.com/energy/systemdiagnosis.php.If you have a disability and require assistance to participate, please contact Erica Rodriguez by e-mail at Erica.Rodriguez@energy.ca.gov or (916) 654-4314 at least five days in advance.]

7. Pages 16-17, Section II.B.1. Under “Project Focus”

Deleted:

a. [Group 1: Sensor and Monitoring Technologies for Natural Gas Storage FacilitiesThis group will focus on developing and demonstrating advanced sensor and monitoring technologies to gather natural gas storage facility conditions and operating status, in order to assist utilities in preventing damage or other failure, improve public safety and system integrity, and increase operational efficiencies. The proposed research must address the gaps or barriers for full deployment of these technologies by utilities. Research should focus on evaluating and demonstrating the technologies under various operating conditions. This requires coordinating with entities that can commercialize these products, demonstrating the technologies at utility sites, and conducting cost-benefit analysis for large-scale deployment. Possible projects should meet the following requirements:

The research includes, but is not limited to: advanced sensor technologies (lower cost, more accurate, and more reliable) for storage well monitoring (in particular by using fiber optic sensors); downhole sensor technologies for well logging and thru-tubing logging; technologies for automatic and real-time data capture and analysis; and integration of sensor network and hardware components for easier installation and deployment and standardization of sensor data communication protocol.

The technology must address safety related concerns including microbial corrosion as analyzed in the recent report4.

The proposed monitoring technology must meet DOGGR’s new regulation for underground gas storage.

The project should achieve continuous and real-time monitoring, and address challenges in standardization of communication protocols and cyber security.

The research should explain how the data will be used and help improve risk assessment and integrity management.

Data collected by monitoring technology should be no less than six months.

The technology readiness level (TRL) of the monitoring technologies should be moved from current level to 7 or 8 by the end of the project.

b. Group 2: Smart Shutoff Technology for Residential and Commercial BuildingsThis research will develop, test, and demonstrate smart shutoff technologies to limit the consequences of gas leaks, fires, or explosions in residential and commercial buildings. Possible projects should meet the following requirements:

The monitoring component includes, but is not limited to, sensors that can measure gas concentration and temperature inside buildings. The decision making of the monitor system can be enhanced by including information such as gas flow rate and pressure.

The information should be communicated wirelessly between monitoring sensors, shutoff valves, and end users. Data should be collected and analyzed in real time to determine whether there is gas leak or fire in a building. If so, the end user should be notified and the shutoff system should be properly actuated.

The project should develop a user interface so that the end users are able to monitor the status of sensors, activate shutoff valves on hand-held devices or computers, and control gas supply remotely.

The research should address the challenges in installation, low power consumption, cost effectiveness, and smart control of the system.

Data collected by smart shutoff technology should be no less than six months.

The integrated smart shutoff system should be demonstrated for various use cases, and the performance should be characterized.

The TRL should be elevated from current level to 7 or 8 by the end of the project.]

8. Pages 17-19, Section II.B.1. Under “Project Focus”

Updated:

c. Group 3: Locating and 3D Mapping of Technologies for Underground Pipelines with Better AccuracyThis research will focus on locating technologies that can detect subsurface natural gas pipelines and collect three dimensional location information with increased accuracy, with a focus on pipeline depth detection. Possible projects should meet the following requirements. [real time data collection, analysis and 3D visualization of subsurface natural gas pipeline location information with improved locating accuracy of at least 15 percent by using advanced pipe locating technologies. Possible projects should meet the following requirements.]

The locating accuracy [in all the three dimensions] should be improved by at least 15 percent from the current accuracy of mainstream locating equipment on the market.

The technology should automatically identify pipeline location and capture the location data, and may screen or process the data, preferably in real time or near real time, for further use

[The end product should be an integrated system with locating technologies and advanced functions including real time data acquisition, processing, analysis, and visualization, as well as 3D mapping of underground pipelines.

The proposed technology should prevent damage by accurately locating all buried pipes. The locating capability and performance should be compared for various use cases, including various types of covering (soil, clay, concrete, asphalt, gravel, etc.), different pipe materials (metal and plastic), and pipes of various diameter and burial depth.]

The locating capability and performance should be compared for various use cases, including various types of covering (soil, clay, concrete, asphalt, gravel, etc.), different pipe materials (metal and plastic), and pipes of various diameter and burial depth.

The locating technology may include, but is not limited to, high radio frequency, acoustic impedance, ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic conductivity, or a combination of multiple methods.

The [integrated system] technology should be demonstrated in the field with pipelines for locating [and mapping] performance for no less than six months.

The TRL should be elevated from current level to 7 or 8 by the end of the project.

d. Group 4: 3D Visualization Software for Mapping Underground Pipelines and Improving Pipeline Assets ManagementThis research will focus on developing a 3D visualization software for mapping subsurface natural gas pipelines and improving pipeline assets management. Possible projects should meet the following requirements. The technology should collect, screen, analyze, manage, and

integrate pipeline location data from multiple sources, such as utilities, locating service providers, and 811 organization.

The technology should visualize pipelines on maps with depth information, and make the location information available to field workers on GPS-enabled devices.

The technology should establish connection with locating devices or services, either directly or via data cloud service, so that the location data, once captured in the field, can be processed and visualized in a timely manner.

The technology should have the capability to integrate other information for pipeline management and damage prevention, such as pipeline components data, maintenance history, survey results, etc.

The proposed technology should be demonstrated in the field for the mapping performance and user acceptance for no less than six months. The applicant should work with stakeholders, develop a user acceptance report, and update the software based on user inputs

The TRL should be elevated from current level to 7 or 8 by the end of the project.

Attachment 1 Application Form

1. Page 1, under first paragraph

Updated: Project Group [1, 2, and ]3 and 4

2. Page 1, Project Groups.

Updated:

[Group 1: Sensor and Monitoring Technologies for Natural Gas Storage Facilities

Group 2: Smart Shutoff Technology for Residential and Commercial Buildings]

Group 3: Locating Technologies [and]for [3D Mapping of] Underground Pipelines with Better Accuracy

Group 4: 3D Visualization Software for Mapping Underground Pipelines and Improving Pipeline Assets Management

3. Page 2, Funding.

Updated: Project Group

[Group 1: Sensor and Monitoring Technologies for Natural Gas Storage Facilities

Group 2: Smart Shutoff Technology for Residential and Commercial Buildings]

Group 3: Locating Technologies [and] for [3D Mapping of] Underground Pipelines with Better Accuracy

Group 4: 3D Visualization Software for Mapping Underground Pipelines and Improving Pipeline Assets Management

Updated: Amount Requested

[Group 1: $1,000,000 to $1,500,000Group 2: $1,000,000 to $1,500,000]Group 3: $[2]1,000,000 to $[3]2,000,000Group 4: $1,000,000 to $2,000,000

Tonya Heron,Commission Agreement Officer