Bend Natural Gas Safety: Odorant Tanks and Pipeline Conditioning
- Mitch
- Dec 29, 2025
- 2 min read
Reliable Energy for Bend’s Growing Community
Bend, Oregon is a city where outdoor adventure meets modern living. From the Deschutes River to Pilot Butte and the Old Mill District, Bend thrives on dependable infrastructure. Natural gas powers homes, breweries, and tech businesses across the region—but raw natural gas is odorless, making odorization essential for safety.
Burgess Pipeline Services provides advanced odorant tank containment systems, mercaptan injection technology, and pipeline conditioning services to ensure Bend’s natural gas network operates safely and efficiently.
Why Odorization Is Required
Natural gas is primarily methane, which is colorless and odorless. Without an added scent, leaks pose serious hazards. Federal regulations require odorization for all natural gas distributed to end-users.
Odorant Tanks and Containment Systems
Odorant tanks store mercaptan before it is injected into the gas stream. Proper containment is critical for environmental safety and regulatory compliance.
Features
Corrosion-resistant materials for durability.
Secondary containment to prevent leaks.
Pressure-rated designs for high-pressure odorization.
Pipeline Conditioning for Bend Pipelines
Before a pipeline enters service, it must be properly conditioned. Our pipeline pickling services remove oxygen, moisture, and contaminants that can cause corrosion and operational issues.
Benefits
Extends pipeline life.
Optimizes gas flow.
Meets federal safety standards.
Mercaptan Odorant and Injection Systems
Mercaptan gives natural gas its distinctive smell, but improper dosing can lead to odor fade or over-odorization. Our systems deliver precise odorant levels for consistent safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an odorant tank?
A storage vessel for mercaptan used in natural gas odorization systems.
Why is secondary containment important?
To prevent environmental contamination and comply with federal regulations.
What is mercaptan in natural gas?
A sulfur-based compound added to natural gas for leak detection.
What does mercaptan smell like?
It has a strong sulfur-like odor, similar to rotten eggs.
Compliance and Safety Standards
Burgess Pipeline Services ensures compliance with:
49 CFR 192.625 – Odorization of Gas.
EPA guidelines for odorant handling.
ASTM standards for odorant storage and transfer.
Why Choose Burgess Pipeline Services?
Expertise in odorant tank containment and odorization systems.
Custom solutions for Bend’s unique infrastructure.
24/7 support for emergency odorization and mercaptan odor control.
Contact Us Today
Ready to optimize your pipeline operations in Bend?
Call us at 323-609-5009, email us, or use our live chat for immediate assistance.
