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HURRICANE KATRINA AND BEYOND November 2, 2006 Earl J. Crochet – Director Field Operations

This document provides a brief overview of Kinder-Morgan's assets and operations, as well as the impact of Hurricane Katrina on onshore pipelines. It discusses the risks and challenges faced by pipelines during hurricanes and offers lessons learned from the experience. The document also includes pictures of Hurricane Katrina's damage.

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HURRICANE KATRINA AND BEYOND November 2, 2006 Earl J. Crochet – Director Field Operations

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  1. HURRICANE KATRINA AND BEYOND November 2, 2006 Earl J. Crochet – Director Field Operations

  2. Brief Overview of Kinder-Morgan • Total Of 25,000 Miles Of Pipelines • Liquids, Natural Gas, CO2 • Deliver over 2 MBD of gasoline & petroleum products • Deliver up to 8.4 BCF of natural gas • Over 160 Liquid & Dry Bulk Terminals

  3. Kinder Morgan Assets

  4. Plantation Pipe Line

  5. Hurricane Katrina – Remember? • Friday, August 26 – Category 1 • Possible landfall near Louisiana, no real concern other than normal awareness. • Saturday, August 27 – Category 3 • Headed to Louisiana • Sunday, August 28 – Category 5 • Headed to New Orleans

  6. HURRICANES AND ONSHORE PIPELINES

  7. Hurricanes and Onshore Pipelines • Since pipelines are mostly underground, the most significant risk of damage from a hurricane is from flooding at water crossings • Aerial patrols (helicopter or fixed wing) are used to check conditions as soon as it is safe to do so after the hurricane passes • Communications can be an issue with limited or no power for land and cell phones

  8. Hurricanes and Onshore Pipelines • Facilities need to be prepared to operate without outside communications for several days after hurricane passes • Ample supplies need to be available for operations and employees until outside reinforcements can arrive

  9. SOME PERSONAL LESSONS LEARNED FROM HURRICANE KATRINA

  10. Lessons Learned • Communication, Communication, Communication!!! • Need plans up front on how and when to communicate after the storm passes • Can’t depend on cell or land lines • Fuel is next most important! • Company vehicles, personal vehicles, and generators all need fuel and lots of it

  11. Lessons Learned (cont.) • Supplies • Over react at first – Ice, food, diapers, wipes, etc. • Small items can mean much: fresh fruit, milk, bacon, eggs, bread

  12. Lessons Learned (cont.) • Last but not least, remember the Golden Rule: • Treat employees the way you would want to be treated in their situation; next time it just might be you! • Make sure not to forget about employees once things return to “normal”, continue to provide assistance for as long as needed

  13. HURRICANE KATRINA PICTURES

  14. Katrina Damage

  15. Any Questions? Questions?

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