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2 Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP is a subsidiary of Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP, and is primarily engaged in the transportation and storage of natural gas. Our interstate natural gas pipeline system extends from southern Texas to the Florida panhandle. o 80 years of experience owning and operating natural gas pipelines o ~ 7,200 miles of natural gas pipeline o ~ 40 compressor stations o 3 natural gas storage fields o Numerous interconnects with other major pipelines Offices and employees in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida; headquarters are in Houston, Texas. o ~ 600 employees across the system o ~ 300 employees in Texas Additional information can be found at or

3 Our interstate natural gas pipeline network gathers gas from various basins in Texas and delivers that gas to markets in the Gulf Coast, Northeast and Southeast United States. Employees in Texas: ~ contribution in taxes to Texas: $4.2 Million Customers we serve in Southeast Texas: o Exelon (commercial/industrial) o Gateway Corrigan (commercial/industrial) o Center Point Entex (Local Distribution Company (LDC)) o Stevens Utility (LDC) Natural Gas Company Gulf South transports natural gas via pipeline and compression to LDC's. LDC LDC s, such as Center Point - Entex, provide the gas to the community. Community The community uses the gas for cooking and heating their homes.

4 The will better serve growing customer needs. Willis Lateral Pipeline (Montgomery & San Jacinto counties, TX): 19 miles of 24-inch pipeline Mostly located within Entergy s existing right-of-way New Compressor Unit (Polk County, TX): 1 new 15,900 horsepower compressor unit Located within Gulf South s existing Goodrich Compressor Station Construction begins: 4 th Quarter 2019 (subject to permitting) Work completed: Mid-2020 Additional tax revenue: $860,000 Generated annually across all 3 counties collectively Generated first full year of 2021 in-service Goodrich Compressor Station:

5 A compressor station provides the energy necessary to flow natural gas from a receipt location to a delivery location using mechanical energy to compress and push the natural gas. Natural gas pipeline systems use compressor stations to help reliably distribute gas to communities, businesses, and industrial customers. Our compressor stations are engineered, constructed, and operated in accordance with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration s (PHMSA) federal safety standards. Goodrich Compressor Station Additions: New compressor unit includes: o 1 turbine engine (powers the gas compressor) o 1 acoustically treated building (houses compressor unit) o 1 gas cooler o 1 meter and regulator station Example drawing of a turbine engine. Example of a turbine engine inside a building.

6 Gulf South will not be constructing a new compressor station. A new compressor unit and building will be installed within Gulf South s existing Goodrich Compressor Station property in Polk County. Foundation Installation Existing Fencing at the Goodrich Compressor Station Existing Restoration at the Goodrich Compressor Station Existing Goodrich Compressor Building, piping and associated facilities

7 Compressor Stations have multiple safety systems in-place: o Pressure control o Shut-in capability Isolates compressor station from the pipeline system o Gas detection o Fire detection o Emergency Shut Down equipment o Fully enclosed safety fence o Controlled gate access o Security lighting and cameras 24/7 Computer Monitoring Systems o If changes in operating conditions occur, a notification is sent to the appropriate personnel so the change can be investigated and any issues addressed. Gulf South meets with local first responders annually to review station design and expectations for emergency shutdowns.

8 Gulf South is sensitive to noise levels generated by our facilities and the impact it could have on our neighbors. The addition of the new compressor unit will not generate any detectable increase in noise levels in noise sensitive areas (NSA) near the compressor station. An NSA is a house, church, school, or other frequently inhabited structure. Relative noise levels chart: Gulf South complies with all Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) noise level standards for compressor stations. Both pre- and post-construction noise surveys are conducted to ensure the FERC noise level limits are met. If noise levels exceed standards, Gulf South will implement solutions to reduce the sound profile of the compressor station.

9 We are committed to protecting the environment; below are examples of how Gulf South ensures the environment is thoroughly considered. Environmental surveys are completed to identify all environmental features and habitats before selecting a project site. Environmental personnel and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) evaluate project facility locations to ensure the preservation of: Wildlife and Vegetation Water Quality Wetlands Cultural Resources Endangered Species Air Quality Agricultural Land Use Environmental Inspectors will be on-site during construction to ensure environmental protection plans are properly implemented, as well as to provide oversight for permitting agencies. At the end of a project, we will restore all right-of-way and temporary workspace to as near as original condition as possible as required by regulatory guidelines.

10 Local, state, and federal agencies require environmental permits be obtained before a natural gas project can begin. Permits required for the : Local Permits: County-specific permits, such as road-use permits, will be obtained prior to the start of construction. State & Federal Permits: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) o Environmental Assessment o Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity o Notice to Proceed (with construction) Q: What do the permits really do? A: Permits ensure pipeline companies: - Evaluate environmental impacts - Properly prepare a project site for construction - Develop procedures for mitigating potential environmental concerns

11 Gulf South focuses on the importance of investing in communities. additional tax revenue: $860,000 o $370,000 allocated to Polk County o $250,000 of Polk County allocation will go to Goodrich ISD Annual meeting with first responders to review station design and procedures for emergency shutdowns Partnering with Communities o Local donations to community programs, such as: Volunteer fire departments Future Business Leaders school program School donations: Playground equipment Computers Office furniture The Scholarship America o Education program for schools near our pipeline: $1,000 scholarship to high school students 6 high schools in TX qualify 4 high school students receiving scholarship this year $500 grant program for elementary/middle school students 16 elementary/middle schools in TX qualify Company personnel participating in a neighborhood block party.

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