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New Source Review (NSR) Permitting

PG&E Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation - Permitting Information

1. Facility Information

PG&E Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation

2. Location

Sandpoint, Idaho. Bonner County. UTM Coordinates (km): 538.1, 5364.6

3. Distance from US/Canada Border

40 miles

4. Facility Type and Size

Existing 29,100 horsepower (ISO) natural gas pipeline compressor station utilizing two combustion turbines. Applicant proposes to install an additional turbine to increase capacity by 19,500 horsepower (ISO).

5. Sources of Emissions

Natural gas fired turbines

6. Type of Fuel

Natural gas

7. Type and Quantity of Emissions

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8. Emission Control Technology

For new 19,500 horsepower (ISO) gas fired combustion turbine, maximum permitted potential to emit considering controls:

Pollutant Quantity of Emissions
(tons / yr)
Emission Control Technology
PM10 4.21 Pipeline natural gas & good combustion practices
SO2 1.79 Pipeline natural gas & good combustion practices
NOx 85.4 Pipeline natural gas & SoLoNOx™
VOC 1.34 Pipeline natural gas & good combustion practices
CO 74.8 Pipeline natural gas & good combustion practices

9. Date Permit Application Received

August 21, 2001. Draft permit proposed to public February 1, 2001. Final permit issued April 4, 2002.

10. Stack Height and Diameter

Height: 59 feet
Square Width: 8 feet

11. Permit Agency Contact

Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Air Quality Division
Attn: Mike DuBois
1410 N. Hilton
Boise, ID 83706-1255

Phone: 208.373.0502