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MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Feb. 22, 2019
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) today announced an update on the implementation of a number of safety steps it is taking across the entirety of its seven-state operating area, including the installation of automatic shut-off devices to protect against over pressurization on its low-pressure systems.
Joe Hamrock, president and CEO of NiSource, said: "Safety is not just our top priority and a value we talk about—safety guides all of our actions. I am pleased to report we are taking tangible steps on our low-pressure systems across the company's footprint, including the installation of automatic shut-off devices. We have dedicated ourselves to learning from the tragic events that took place in the Merrimack Valley last September, and all of us here at NiSource are doing everything we possibly can to ensure something like that won't happen again."
Since September 13th, NiSource has reviewed low-pressure systems across its operating area. This included a field survey and an engineering design review of regulator stations to determine how best to install additional over pressure protection systems, monitoring, and enhanced facility protection. Informed by this review, NiSource is strengthening safety systems to better safeguard against over pressurization and other incidents as outlined in the following steps:
Additional details on the thorough review process following the September 13th event are below:
Hamrock concluded: "We have updated policies, procedures, system infrastructure and risk assessment protocols to actively prevent future incidents across our natural gas network. We continue to evaluate every opportunity to engineer fail-safe measures in our systems. This work is of the utmost importance to me and our entire team. This is our ongoing commitment to our customers and our communities."
About NiSource
NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is one of the largest fully-regulated utility companies in the United States, serving approximately 3.5 million natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across seven states through its local Columbia Gas and NIPSCO brands. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, NiSource's approximately 8,000 employees are focused on safely delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities we serve. NiSource has been designated a World's Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute since 2012, is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability - North America Index and was named by Forbes magazine as the top-rated utility among America's Best Large Employers in 2017. Additional information about NiSource, its investments in modern infrastructure and systems, its commitments and its local brands can be found at www.nisource.com. Follow us at www.facebook.com/nisource, www.linkedin.com/company/nisource or www.twitter.com/nisourceinc. NI-F
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