We are committed to preserving our environment by seeking ways to minimize environmental intrusions and to maximize protection of our natural resources.

Whether it's restoring an environmentally sensitive wetland, protecting sanctuaries for wildlife, constructing nature trails, or supporting town parks, Iroquois recognizes that respect for the environment is an important part of owning and operating a pipeline.

Environmentally Friendly Facilities

Iroquois is a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Natural Gas STAR program. STAR is a voluntary government/industry partnership designed by the EPA to accomplish environmental

protection through cost-effective measures. Launched in 1993, the program encourages natural gas companies to adopt "Best Management Practices" that can reduce emissions of natural gas. For more information, please visit the STAR webpage at http://www.epa.gov/gasstar.

Best Management Practices

Iroquois' compressor stations in Croghan, Boonville, Wright, Athens, and Dover, New York rate as minor emissions sources in New York state because they utilize technology which nearly halves the nitrogen oxide emissions traditionally associated with more conventional compressor stations.

For instance, our station control programming is designed to minimize the amount of natural gas released into the atmosphere when a station shutdown occurs, such as would occur for routine repairs. We have also found other ways to reduce waste. Our parts degreaser system recycles the degreaser used for cleaning equipment through the use of a filter.

Wright Compressor Station

The system generates a paper element filler, which, when dry, can be disposed of in a traditional fashion. Instead of using disposable towels and pads in the compressor buildings, we employ environmental companies who provide cleaning rags, which they pick up and clean for reuse.

Oil and Sulfur Displacement

In a typical year, Iroquois transports enough natural gas to heat approximately 4 million homes, displacing the energy equivalent of more than 60 million barrels of oil, thereby reducing sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions to the air by approximately 110,000 tons.

Reviewed 6/19/06