Overview
Clean Energy - 2015 Silsbee Rd is a gas distribution station in El Centro, California, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Clean Energy - 2015 Silsbee Rd is a gas distribution station located at 2015 Silsbee Rd, El Centro, Imperial County, California, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local natural gas distribution network in the region. As a gas distribution station, this facility is regulated under the US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the safe operation of natural gas pipelines and distribution systems. The station is part of the broader gas infrastructure that supports residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Imperial Valley area. The facility plays a key role in delivering natural gas to the El Centro community, contributing to the energy supply for the region. Its location in a seismically active area necessitates adherence to stringent safety standards to mitigate risks associated with earthquakes and other natural hazards.
Environmental context
The facility is located in El Centro, California, within the Imperial Valley, a region with a hot desert climate and seismic activity due to proximity to the San Andreas Fault system. Gas distribution stations in such areas must comply with PHMSA regulations for earthquake-resistant design and emergency response planning. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and urban development, requiring careful management of pipeline integrity and leak detection to protect public safety and the environment.
Frequently asked questions
Clean Energy - 2015 Silsbee Rd is located at 2015 Silsbee Rd, El Centro, Imperial County, California, United States.
It is a gas distribution station that receives natural gas from transmission pipelines and reduces pressure for delivery to local consumers, including residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the El Centro area.
Gas distribution stations in California are regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-specific safety codes enforced by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
El Centro is in a seismically active region near the San Andreas Fault. Gas distribution stations must incorporate earthquake-resistant design, automatic shut-off valves, and emergency response plans to minimize rupture risks and ensure public safety.
Gas distribution stations vary in capacity, typically ranging from a few million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) for small communities to over 100 MMcf/d for larger urban areas. The specific capacity of Clean Energy - 2015 Silsbee Rd is not publicly listed.
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