Turnkey Virtual Pipeline™ System for Healthcare Facility
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center | Lebanon, NH | Healthcare
XNG designed and delivered a turnkey natural gas solution to support Dartmouth-Hitchcock’s healthcare facility, ensuring continuous energy supply while advancing sustainability goals.
The Problem
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, a major healthcare facility in Lebanon, NH, had no access to a natural gas pipeline to meet its energy demands. The hospital relied on oil and diesel – costly and high-emission fuels stored in aging underground tanks with growing maintenance needs. Regulatory limits on annual heating oil use and rising sustainability efforts added pressure. As a critical healthcare facility, operational readiness was essential. A timely and compliant energy solution was needed.
The Solution
XNG engineered a mobile natural gas delivery system, including full system and site design with load determination based on connected burner and boiler capacities. The scope covered permitting and approvals, boiler conversions, and installation of a decompression skid to regulate pipeline pressures feeding the boilers. XNG sized onsite storage and pipeline delivery infrastructure to meet current peak hourly flow and future capacity needs. From heater procurement through commissioning, the system was operational in 20 weeks, delivering a scalable Virtual Pipeline™ solution for the healthcare institution.
The Results
355,000 DTH/YEAR
Reliable gas supply
80 MSCFH
Peak hourly flow rate
Commissioned in 20 weeks from equipment order
On-time system startup with zero fuel-related delays
XNG’s Virtual Pipeline™ enabled Dartmouth-Hitchcock to transition from oil and diesel to a cleaner, lower-cost energy supply without interruption, despite having no traditional pipeline access. XNG Managed the entire process from procurement and fabrication through permitting and installation and commissioning. This streamlined process avoided costly fuel alternatives and met regulatory requirements, aligning with the hospital’s clean energy goals while strengthening resilience. In turn, it enabled uninterrupted operations and scalable energy delivery, positioning Dartmouth-Hitchcock for future-ready growth.
