Overview
ABEC #7 LLC DBA T&W DAIRY BIOGAS is an operational gas distribution station in Bakersfield, California, processing biogas from dairy operations.
ABEC #7 LLC DBA T&W DAIRY BIOGAS is a gas distribution station located at 18000 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, Kern County, California. The facility processes biogas from dairy operations and is part of the growing renewable natural gas infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas distribution systems. As a biogas processing and distribution station, it converts methane from dairy waste into pipeline-quality gas, supporting California's renewable energy goals. This station plays a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by capturing biogas from dairy farms and injecting it into the natural gas grid. Its location in Kern County, a major agricultural area, allows it to serve local dairy operations while contributing to the state's renewable gas portfolio.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an agricultural region with significant dairy operations, where biogas capture helps mitigate methane emissions. Proximity to populated areas in Bakersfield requires careful pressure management and leak detection. The region's seismic activity and dry climate pose additional operational considerations for gas infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 18000 Old River Rd, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, United States.
The facility processes biogas from dairy operations, converting it into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas.
Gas distribution stations in California must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-specific safety and environmental rules.
Capturing biogas from dairy waste reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and provides a renewable energy source that can replace fossil natural gas.
Gas distribution stations regulate pressure and flow to deliver gas safely to end-users, including residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
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