Overview
AL HWY 22N Replacement (Project #SEL10023) is an operational gas distribution station in Selma, Alabama, United States. It serves the local natural gas network along Highway 22N.
AL HWY 22N Replacement (Project #SEL10023) is a gas distribution station located along Highway 22N north of Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, United States. The facility is part of the natural gas distribution infrastructure serving the Selma area and surrounding communities. As a gas distribution station, it reduces pressure from transmission pipelines to deliver natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas distribution pipelines. In Alabama, gas distribution stations typically handle pressures ranging from medium to high, with capacities varying based on local demand. The station's location along a major highway suggests it serves a significant portion of Selma's gas network. This replacement project indicates an upgrade to aging infrastructure, improving safety and reliability for the local gas distribution system. The station plays a key role in ensuring consistent natural gas supply to Selma's residential and commercial users, supporting the city's energy needs and economic activity.
Environmental context
The station is located in a semi-rural area along Highway 22N, with proximity to residential and commercial zones in Selma. Natural gas distribution stations like this one are designed with safety measures to mitigate risks from leaks or ruptures. The region is subject to occasional severe weather, including tornadoes and hurricanes, which can pose risks to above-ground infrastructure. Proper maintenance and adherence to PHMSA regulations help manage these environmental hazards.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located along Highway 22N north of Selma, Dallas County, Alabama, United States.
A gas distribution station reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission pipelines to lower pressures suitable for delivery to homes, businesses, and industrial users.
Gas distribution stations are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
The replacement project upgrades aging infrastructure to improve safety, reliability, and capacity of the natural gas distribution system serving Selma and surrounding areas.
Common safety features include pressure regulators, relief valves, emergency shutdown systems, leak detection equipment, and regular inspection and maintenance programs.
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