BLUE SKU DAIRY BIOGAS LLC DBA BLUE SKY DAIRY DIGESTER - Gas Distribution Station in Atwater, California

BLUE SKU DAIRY BIOGAS LLC DBA BLUE SKY DAIRY DIGESTER is a gas distribution station located at 4390 Fox Rd, Atwater, California, in Merced County. The facility processes biogas from dairy operations and distributes it into the natural gas grid, supporting renewable energy integration in the Central Valley. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission and adheres to PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192). As a dairy biogas digester, it represents a small-scale renewable natural gas (RNG) facility typical of California's agricultural regions, where dairy manure is converted to pipeline-quality gas. This facility contributes to California's renewable energy goals by capturing methane from dairy waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and providing a local source of low-carbon fuel. Its location in an agricultural area minimizes proximity to dense populations, though it operates within a region with seismic activity risk.

The facility is situated in the San Joaquin Valley, an area with significant agricultural activity and air quality concerns. By capturing methane from dairy manure, the digester reduces local greenhouse gas emissions and odor. The region experiences moderate seismic hazard, which is a consideration for pipeline infrastructure. Proximity to populated areas is low, with the facility located in a rural setting.