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GFO-21-506 – Integrative Corrosion Control in the Natural Gas System

Grantor:
CA Energy Commission
Departmental Grant ID:
GFO-21-506
Portal ID:
8126
Status:
Closed (2 total applications submitted)
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
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Details

Purpose:

The purpose of this solicitation is to develop an integrative approach for corrosion control of natural gas pipelines based on the use of mitigation, monitoring, inspection, evaluation, and prediction. Research will address integration barriers with instrumentation, software, and training related to natural gas system integrity management, as it pertains to microbially influenced and soil property influenced corrosion.

Description:

The purpose of this solicitation is to fund natural gas infrastructure safety and integrity projects that meet the following initiative: Technologies to Inspect and Prevent Corrosion of Natural Gas Pipelines and Storage Facilities. 

This solicitation will address needed improvements in the instruments for detecting corrosion, modeling software for predicting corrosion, and training related to utility integrity management programs with a focus on mitigating risks and damages caused by corrosion. This development requires improved instruments to measure physical parameters (e.g., soil resistivity, voltages across metal surfaces, or wall thickness) and deeper understanding of the mechanisms of different types of corrosion. Complementary to the instruments is modeling software which can use the data obtained by the instruments to project corrosion growth rates and probability of potential leakages and recommend mitigation strategies. Modeling software needs to improve its accuracy and support decision making for maintenance and operation by incorporating variables and data points commensurate with a deepening understanding of corrosion mechanisms.

Projects must fall within the following project groups:

·       Group 1: Technologies for Natural Gas Pipeline Corrosion Risk Management: This group will improve and integrate existing and emerging technology (TRL 6 or higher) to determine the size of corrosion pitting and cracks on both the internal and external surfaces of the pipelines and develop a toolkit to evaluate and mitigate the risks of corrosion damage to natural gas pipelines.

·       Group 2: Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Control: MIC is caused by the presence of microorganisms that contribute to rapid degradation of metals and alloys. This group will conduct research to increase the understanding of MIC, and develop a testing kit for MIC detection and a treatment to inhibit or prevent MIC. The test kit and corrosion inhibitor will be examined in field exposure conditions and data related to performance and durability will be collected to  provide inputs to natural gas risk assessment models.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Business
  • Individual
  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency
  • Tribal Government

This solicitation is open to all public and private entities. Demonstration projects in this solicitation must be located in the service territory of a California natural gas Investor Owned Utility (NG IOU), which includes Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, and Southern California Gas Company.  All projects in this solicitation must benefit natural gas IOU ratepayers.

Eligible Geographies:

Demonstration projects in this solicitation must be located in the service territory of a California natural gas Investor Owned Utility (NG IOU). 

Matching Funding Requirement:

Match funding is required in the amount of at least 20% of the requested project funds.

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
Week of April 4 2022
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
Until funds expire

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$2,000,000
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Dependent
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No
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
20%
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • State

Funding Source Notes:

PIER Natural Gas Program

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Reimbursement(s)

Funding Method Notes:

Funds are disbursed on a reimbursement basis (where the Recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor). 

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Marissa Sutton, 1-916-237-2515, Marissa.Sutton@energy.ca.gov

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