Gas pipeline benefits Medical Centre first

A MEDICAL centre will be the first institution to benefit from a newly commissioned natural gas pipeline which runs through the Westmoorings area. This was the word from engineers of the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NGC) as they wrapped up work on the six-inch line which parallels West Mall. NGC Project Engineer Eugene Hoyte told Newsday one option for the line will be its extension to serve industrial areas in Diamond Vale. However he said that in the next six to eight weeks, the Bayshore Medical Centre will be the first institution to benefit from the supply of natural gas the line would provide. Hoyte said yesterday’s exercise involved removal of nitrogen from the line and replacing it with natural gas . The process was followed strictly in accordance with guidelines laid down by the United Kingdom-based Institute of Gas Engineers. He said there was no risk to the community or the environment during the exercise and all stakeholders were properly educated before work started on the pipeline. NGC Head of Environmental Safety and Security James Trim said police and firemen were on hand at all times during the commissioning to ensure there were no mishaps.