Overview
Clean Energy - 10844 Ellis Ave is a gas distribution station in Fountain Valley, California, USA. It serves the Orange County area under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Clean Energy - 10844 Ellis Ave is an operational gas distribution station located at 10844 Ellis Ave, Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County. The facility is part of the natural gas infrastructure serving the region, operating under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. As a gas distribution station, this facility is designed to reduce pressure and meter gas from high-pressure transmission lines to local distribution networks. Typical stations in California operate at pressures up to 200 psi and serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The facility's NAICS code 221210 indicates it is engaged in natural gas distribution. The station plays a key role in delivering natural gas to the Fountain Valley community and surrounding areas. Its location in a densely populated urban area necessitates strict adherence to safety regulations, including regular inspections and emergency response planning. The facility contributes to the energy reliability of Orange County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a densely populated urban area of Fountain Valley, California, which increases the risk profile due to proximity to homes and businesses. The region is subject to seismic activity, requiring the station to be designed and maintained to withstand earthquakes. Climate hazards such as wildfires and heatwaves also pose operational risks. Regulatory compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs helps mitigate these environmental factors.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 10844 Ellis Ave, Fountain Valley, California 92708, in Orange County, USA.
It is a natural gas distribution station that reduces pressure and meters gas from transmission pipelines to local distribution networks serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Gas distribution stations in California are regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance standards.
Fountain Valley is in a seismically active region, so gas distribution stations must be designed to withstand earthquakes, with automatic shut-off valves and flexible piping to prevent leaks.
Gas distribution stations vary in capacity, but typical stations in urban areas can handle up to 50 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) depending on the size of the service area.
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