Optimal route selection for the transmission of natural gas through pipelines in Tiruchengode Taluk using GIS – A preliminary study

Sivakumar, V.; Nallanathel, Manoj; Ramalakshmi, M.; Golla, Veeraswamy

doi:10.1016/j.matpr.2021.01.028

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“…The impact of NGPs on protected areas has not been investigated in their research. Sivakumar et al (2021) considered several Land Use/Land Cover features and a buffer zone so that the optimal route for natural gas transmission could be identified.…”

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Environmental analysis for the selection of long-distance natural gas pipeline routes using MACBETH

Delouyi

Ghodsypour

Ashrafi

et al. 2021

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PurposeReliable operation of natural gas pipeline (NGP) is a critical factor in Iran’s economic development. NGP projects go through different ecosystems and considerably affect the environment. Environmental analysis is an essential step toward sustainable development. Tackling the challenges, this paper aims to develop a framework to systematically assess the environmental impact of NGPs.Design/methodology/approachThis study proposes a comprehensive framework for environmental impact analysis of NGPs using Measuring Attractiveness by a Categorical-Based Evaluation Technique (MACBETH). MACBETH protocol is used to calculate the overall environmental scores of projects.FindingsThe results indicate that the impact of implementing NGPs on protected areas is of the highest priority, while the impact on vegetation covers is of least priority for assessing the environmental impact of NGP.Practical implicationsThe practicality and validity of the model in the case of three candidate routes for the Polkale-Neizar project in Iran are examined. According to the results, the third alternative is selected based on its non-interference in protected areas and less environmental impacts. The proposed model can be modified and applied to perform environment appraisal of other linear projects such as energy, road and railway networks.Originality/valueThis model addresses a range of environmental impacts of implementing NGPs at two levels, with the second level being non-additive. The novelty of this study translates into considering the qualitative and quantitative features of each evaluation criterion applied to linear projects simultaneously using a multi-criteria value measurement.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Sivakumar et al (2021) considered several Land Use/Land Cover features and a buffer zone so that the optimal route for natural gas transmission could be identified.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%