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MXR-CS-pgec 11/20 For PG&E, ImageConnect proved to be the best tool to streamline activities associated with analyzing pipeline conditions and surrounding areas and for assessing risk factors regarding public safety. Valuable PG&E resources previously applied to collecting data for analysis were reduced or re-applied to core operations ensuring structural integrity of the pipeline and delivering natural gas to the population of California. ■ The GIS department decreased imagery expenses while gaining a consistent and accurate image layer to reference with internal and external vector data layers. GIS professionals could instantly download geo-referenced imagery directly into PG&E mapping soware and acquire exact land information. ■ Risk Management reduced overhead to accomplish preventative maintenance along pipelines. Risk Management could make informed decisions about allocating funds for preventative maintenance along the utility corridor. ■ In compliance wth Federal regulations, the Integrity Management team streamlined activities and expenses connected with identifying and monitoring "high consequence areas" where a pipeline. industry ■ Utilities uses ■ Critical infrastructure "The high degree of spatial accuracy and resolution quality of Maxar imagery quickly made it a key tool for our staff. The data we get through ImageConnect has considerably improved personnel efficiency and the map quality of our facilities." info@maxar.com maxar.com Streamline activities and assess risk factors Maxar's ImageConnect allowed PG&E to streamline pipeline activities, reallocate valuable resources, identify high risk areas and keep their communities safe. PG&E sought out the best satellite imagery tool to manage all of their pipeline activities, create efficiencies and safeguard the communities they serve. Manage the multitude of mapping activities inherent in maintaining and protecting gas transmission pipelines throughout California. CHRIS WARNER, SUPERVISING GAS ENGINEER, PG&E Challenge Solution Results products used ■ Public safety ■ Risk mitigation

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