Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled natural gas flaring July 14-21st, north of Bangs, near FM 1849. The company will be inspecting a section of natural gas pipeline in the area as part of normal, routine maintenance operations.
“Flaring” is a standard industry practice to safely burn natural gas that must be removed from a specific section of pipeline so that employees can perform routine inspection and maintenance of the pipe. People in the area will notice a large, controlled flame and moderate noise.
The Bangs fire department, sheriff’s department, police department, county and city officials, and 911 operators have been advised of the flaring.
For an informational video explaining why Atmos Energy performs flaring operations visit, here.About Atmos Energy
Atmos Energy Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, is the country’s largest natural-gas-only distributor, serving more than 3 million natural gas distribution customers in about 1,400 communities in eight states from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the East to the Rocky Mountains in the West. Atmos Energy manages company-owned natural gas pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas and also provides natural gas marketing and procurement services to industrial, commercial and municipal customers primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. For more information, visit www.atmosenergy.com. Atmos Energy can also be accessed through social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
