HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24671: CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING, PIPELINE PERMIT TO TRIDENT INTRASTATE PIPELINE, LLC 20" P.R.No.24671
Nov 18,2025
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CALLING OF A
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER WHETHER OR NOT
TO ISSUE A MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT TO TRIDENT
INTRASTATE PIPELINE, LLC OF HOUSTON, TEXAS
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TWENTY INCH (20")
NATURAL GAS PIPELINE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS
OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS.
WHEREAS, Trident Intrastate Pipeline, LLC of Houston, Texas has submitted an
application for a major pipeline permit to install a twenty inch(20")natural gas pipeline to transport
natural gas from facilities south of Highway 73, approximately 1.9 miles southwest of Port Arthur
and continue in a northeasterly direction for approximately 3.3 miles before crossing Highway 73,
within the City of Port Arthur. The line will continue 1.4 miles through lands adjacent to Highway
73 before crossing south, ultimately terminating at the Legend Power Plant. The project crosses
approximately 3.2 miles of city limit jurisdictional area as shown on Exhibit "A" within the city
limits of Port Arthur, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, Trident Intrastate Pipeline, LLC has submitted all required documents and
information for their major pipeline permit to be considered for approval; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,
TEXAS:
THAT, a Public Hearing before the City Council on the major pipeline permit requested by
Trident Intrastate Pipeline,LLC will be held on Tuesday,December 16,2025 at 6:00 P.M. in the 5th
Floor Council Chambers, City Hall,Port Arthur, Texas; and
THAT,the City Secretary shall cause notice of the Public Hearing to be published in the
official newspaper of the City of Port Arthur not less than ten(10)days prior to the date of the
public hearing; and
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THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City
Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of . A.D. 2025
at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur,Texas by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Charlotte M. Moses
Mayor
Attest:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
AP :
Roxann Pais Cotroneo
City Attorney
APPROVED OR ADMINISTRATION:
et0
Ronald Burto., M
Ci : _er
,
Suhail Kanwar, P.E. et
City Engineer
EXHIBIT "A"
/4 Trident Intrastate Pipeline LLC
7I a Kinder Morgan company
September 24,2025
City of Port Arthur
City Engineer
444 4th Street
Port Arthur,TX 77640
Re:Trident Intrastate Pipeline LLC-West Port Arthur Lateral Project
To whom it may concern:
Trident Intrastate Pipeline LLC("TIP")is proposing to construct the 20-inch West Port Arthur Lateral("WPAL")to
provide natural gas transmission service to local power generating facilities for energy reliability. This pipeline is
regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas (TRRC) in accordance with the Department of Transportation,
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration(DOT PHMSA).
The WPAL is approximately 6.3-miles in length and begins west of the Taylor Bayou Hwy 73 crossing and ends south
of Hwy 73 at the power generating facility. Approximately 3.60 miles of WPAL is located within the City of Port
Arthur("COPA")Full-Purpose limits.Construction start date is planned for Q1-2026 with a total construction duration
of seven(7)months where proposed pipeline and related facilities are planned to be in service prior to Q3-2026.
This project will have assigned rights to land and rights-of-way across the project by private landowner easement or
permit.Permits will be obtained from USACE,TXDOT,Jefferson County and the City of Port Arthur prior to the start
of construction. Within the COPA jurisdictional boundaries,TIP seeks to obtain permits for municipal street crossings
and associated temporary construction entrances and one municipal maintained drainage canal and/or culvert crossing.
As part of the permit submittal process with COPA,you will find accompanied herewith,the following files for your
review.
o Completed Major Pipeline Permit Application Forms
o Attachment A—Overall map with TIP Centerline, distances within Full-purpose limits and ETJ limits
called out
o Attachment B—WPAL-specific overview map with TIP centerline,Limits of Disturbance and 200'buffer
(offset the LOD within the full purpose only),Full-purpose limits, ETJ limits and COPA road crossing
name list table
o Attachment C - Landowner list with Kinder Morgan Parcel ID, Jefferson Co CAD tax ID, Landowner
Name,Landowner Mailing Address and Landowner Contact(phone or email)
o Attachment D-Project Plan Set with Profile—Landowner name and Jefferson Co CAD tax ID referenced
o Attachment E-Variance request letter related to the Major Pipeline Permit and the City of Port Arthur
Code of Ordinances,Ch. 66,Art.II, Sec.66-51 through 66-69.
o Attachment F-Data Set of Full purpose limits only-shp and kmz files
Thank you for your consideration and attention to this matter.
Best Regards,
Brittany Stolte
Kinder Morgan
Manager-Right-of-way
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FEE SCHEDULE
FOR
PIPELINE PERMIT
APPLICATIONS
The fees for permits and inspections of pipelines are fixed and established for the
respective purposes at the following charges:
(a) Major Permit Fee per Section 66-53 $1,500
(b) Administrative Permit Fees per Section 66-54:
1. Level One Permit $ 100
2. Level Two Permit $ 500
(c) Transfer of ownership, lease or assignments $ 100
(d) Annual records maintenance fee $ 100
(per owner or operator)
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
JEFFERSON COUNTY, TEXAS
MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT
TO: Trident Instrastate Pipeline LLC NO:
1001 Louisiana, Suite 1000 DATE:
Houston, TX 77002
The City of Port Arthur, pursuant to Chapter 66, Article II, Sections 66-51 through 66-69,
Code of Ordinances hereby grants permission to the above-named permittee for the
Construction of a proposed 20" natural gas pipeline named the
West Port Arthur Lateral pipeline(s) to be located in accordance with the
drawings and/or specifications attached hereto and made a part hereof. It is expressly
understood that the City of Port Arthur does not hereby grant or purport to grant any
right, claim title, interest, easement, or right-of-way on any property upon which such
pipeline(s) and related valves, structures, etc. may be located pursuant hereto, and that
the City may require the owner(s), at his own expense, to lower, adjust, relocate, or
remove such pipeline(s) on or from any public property upon thirty (30) days written
notice to the owner or agent thereof. Permittee shall be required to pay for and be
responsible for any adjustments or casings, etc. of its pipeline required because of
street improvement, utility or storm sewer crossings within the public rights-of-way
covered by this permit. This permit is issued subject to all necessary rights-of-way or
easements being acquired by permittee at its expense. Installation of the pipeline(s)
within any public street, easement, alley, right-of-way, or grounds shall be performed in
accordance with instructions of the City Engineer of the City of Port Arthur and
permittee shall notify said City Engineer by letter in his office, forty-eight (48) hours
prior to any work pertaining to Trident's West Port Athur Lateral therein. Upon completion
of such lateral pipeline permittee shall notify the City
Engineer of such completion in order that the City Engineer may make a final inspection
thereof.
MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT -2-
Special conditions for constructing, replacing or relocating pipeline(s)within the City are as follows:
A. All pipelines within or across public rights-of-way shall be constructed with pipe meeting DOT
class design factor requirement for wall thickness.
1. No pipeline will be located longitudinally under any existing or proposed pavement; unless
permitted by the City.
2. All existing improved streets shall be crossed by the bored method, and boring shall
extend the full width of the street right-of-way plus a minimum of ten (10) foot
beyond said right-of-way. Provide markers in accordance with Section 66-60.
3. Any pavement repairs or right-of-way restoration necessitated as a result of the
construction or operation of any pipeline shall be made in accordance with
instructions set out by the City Engineer. Repairs or restorations will be made in
such a manner as to equal or exceed the original condition and smoothness that
existed prior to construction or operation of pipeline.
4. All drainage improvements or conditions shall be restored to as good or better
condition than their original.
5. Any pipeline crossing under any improved street may be uncased provided a
minimum depth of five(5)feet below the lowest point of the public right-of-way is
achieved and extends for a distance not less than ten (10)foot beyond the right-of-
way line of said street.
6. All pipelines shall be protected by adequate and approved cathodic protection
measures.
7. Pipelines shall be covered to a minimum depth of five (5)feet below the ultimate
flow lines of any existing ditches which it crosses under.
8. The owners of any pipeline under construction shall provide flagmen, barricades,
flares, and signs for the protection of the public for the duration of the work as
instructed by the City Engineer.
9. Other conditions or restrictions deemed necessary to provide for full use of the public
right-of-way, and provide for the safety and convenience of the public shall be
applied in cases not herein covered.
10. Pipelines shall be not less than five(5) feet below ground surface, except as
otherwise specified above.
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11. Said pipeline shall be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in accordance
with the latest approved minimum standards established by the American National
Standards Institute, United States Department of Transportation and other pipeline
regulatory agencies. Where there are different standards among such agencies, the
most stringent standard shall apply for purposes of this permit.
12. Telephone notification to the local emergency response, 911, to be made by
Permittee as required by its carrier emergency response plan at discovery of any
leak as defined per Sec.66-51. This notification is to include known information
(including name and address of operator, name and telephone number of the
reporter, location of spill, discharge and release, type and amount of material
released, and assessment of danger to public) and significant facts known by the
carrier at time of contact..
13. Permittee shall file leak reports as required by State and Federal Code Requirements.
The provisions of this permit shall be subject to any Federal and State legislation,
rules, or regulations enacted or adopted, or which shall be here after enacted or
adopted, to the extent that such laws and regulations shall preempt or supersede the
authority of the City with respect to this Permit or provision hereof.
14. Hydrostatic test reports to be generated during construction per State and
Federal Code requirements.
15. Permittee agrees that if in the event it becomes necessary to lower, or adjust the
line(s) permitted herein because of future street improvements, utility or storm
sewer crossings within the public rights-of-way covered by this Permit, said line(s)
shall be lowered, or adjusted at the sole expense of the Permittee or its assigns.
16. Permittee agrees to install warning tape along the extents of the pipeline within the
limits of trenched construction within the city limits.
MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT -4-
HOLD HARMLESS PROVISION
This permit is subject to and incorporates fully Chapter 66, Section 66-51 through 66-69, Code of
Ordinances. By acceptance of this Permit, permittee agrees to pay for all damages to or loss of City of
Port Arthur's property which are caused by, result from, or arise out of permittee's construction,
operation, maintenance, repair or removal of such pipeline(s) within the City limits of the City of Port
Arthur. This permittee further agrees to indemnify and hold the City of Port Arthur harmless against and
from any and all suits, claims, and demands for damages to or loss of property of others or for personal
injuries to or death of persons whomsoever, including all necessary costs and expenses to the City of Port
Arthur relating to such claims, or demands, caused by, resulting from, arising, or growing out of or
connected with the granting of this permit or permittee's construction, operation, maintenance, repair or
removal of such pipeline(s) within the City limits of the City of Port Arthur. This permit shall not become
effective until the permittee has subscribed its acceptance hereof and furnished the City with bond and
certification of liability insurance as required by the City pursuant to the aforesaid Chapter.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
BY:
TITLE:
DATE:
ATTEST: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Secretary Director of Public Works
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Director of Planning
City Attorney
MAJOR PIPELINE PERMIT -5-
All conditions of this Permit are understood and agreed to by Permittee.
ACCEPTED:
Permittee: Trident Intrastate ipeline, LLC
By: Brittany Stolte
Title:
Right-of-Way Manager
Date: /fir/ ,t
ATTEST:
MATTHEW JORDAN CHRISTIE
Seal *: My Notary ID#12902024b
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BOND #
PIPELINE INSTALLATION BOND
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
THAT we TRIDENT INTRASTATE PIPELINE, LLC
principal, and , and surety,
authorized to do business in the State of Texas, acknowledge ourselves bound to the
City of Port Arthur, Texas, and/or any person, firm or corporation in the penal sum of
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND ($ 200,000.00 ) Dollars, for
the payment of which will and truly be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors,
and administrators, jointly and severally be these presents.
The conditions of this obligation, however, are such that, whereas, the
said TRIDENT INTRASTATE PIPELINE is engaged in the business of constructing,
operating, and maintaining a pipeline for the transportation of petroleum products
within the City of Port Arthur, Texas, pursuant to Permit No. , granted by the
said City, said Permit requiring a bond to be furnished in accordance with Chapter 66,
Article II, Section 66-57 (a) and (c), Code of Ordinances of said City of Port Arthur,
Texas, which said Permit and Section are made a part hereof for all intents and
purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it understood that Principal will comply with the
terms and conditions of Chapter 66, Article II, Sections, 66-51 through 66-69, Code of
Ordinances, the aforesaid Permit issued thereunder, and will promptly pay, within the
limits of the penal sum of this Bond, all damages for loss or injury suffered by the City
of Port Arthur and/or any person, firm, or corporation that may result from Principal's
operations under said Permit as it pertains to a public street, alley, or other public way
or easement within the City of Port Arthur during the period until completion of the
installation of the line or lines is approved in writing by the City Engineer. This Bond
PIPELINE INSTALLATION BOND PAGE 2
shall inure to the benefit of the City and any person who may suffer a loss or injury as
stated above.
The expiration of the period which this Bond covers shall not affect any
claim or cause of action thereon which may have accrued prior thereto, and the Bond
shall remain in force and effect as to such prior accrued claims or causes of action.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness our hands this day
of , A.D.,
BY:
BY:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION this day of
A.D., .
BY:
Director of Public Works
AFFIDAVIT
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally
..?appeared Aq 01A--e , known to me to be a
creditable person, who after being duly sworn upon oath did depose and say:
THAT he/she is k\--()Y\n-tuj \Yl -fKl
Representative Title
and that he/she is fully authorized to make this Affidavit on its behalf as its
representative and that he/she is fully cognizant of the facts herein stated:
THAT Trident Intrastate Pipeline LLC proposes to construct, operate, and
maintain a new 20" inch pipeline that runs within the City of Port Arthur to which
the application submitted is complete and accurate.
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