Consulting firm Solomon Associates LLC said a consortium of eight North American natural gas transmission companies have commissioned a cost benchmarking analysis of their combined 20 pipeline systems. Solomon will base this study on the concepts and methodologies developed for its fuel refining studies and later adapted for liquid pipeline studies. Other North American and global natural gas transmission companies will be invited to participate in the natural gas pipeline benchmarking study. In 2001, Solomon launched its liquid pipeline studies in Europe, which expanded worldwide. Its specialized, multiclient operating cost benchmarking studies for energy and power generation facilities enables companies to better measure, manage, and maximize their performance. The results of the natural gas pipeline study will remain confidential. No pipeline participant will see other individual pipeline company results, only cost and performance ranges and averages. The benchmarking study will be completed at the end of the third quarter. Detailed information is available by calling (972) 739-1719 or emailing pipeline@solomononline.com.

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