Overview
The County Road 44 Gas Extension Project in Fort Payne, Alabama, is an operational gas distribution station serving DeKalb County. It extends natural gas infrastructure along CR 44 from AL-35 to CR-50.
The County Road 44 Gas Extension Project is a gas distribution station located in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States. This facility is part of the natural gas distribution network serving DeKalb County, extending along County Road 44 from AL-35 to CR-50. As a gas distribution station, it plays a key role in delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas distribution pipelines. The project involves the installation of new distribution lines to expand service to unserved or underserved areas, typical of rural gas extension projects in the southeastern United States. This gas distribution station enhances energy access for the community around Fort Payne, supporting local economic development and providing a cleaner-burning fuel alternative. The extension project is part of broader efforts to improve natural gas infrastructure in Alabama, contributing to grid reliability and energy affordability for residents and businesses in DeKalb County.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of DeKalb County, Alabama, near the town of Fort Payne. The region is characterized by rolling hills and a mix of agricultural and residential land use. Natural gas distribution infrastructure in such areas typically involves low-pressure pipelines that pose minimal environmental risk. The extension project may have involved trenching and land disturbance, but standard mitigation measures are applied to protect local waterways and habitats. The use of natural gas as a fuel source can contribute to reduced air emissions compared to coal or oil.
Frequently asked questions
The County Road 44 Gas Extension Project is located in Fort Payne, Alabama, United States, along County Road 44 from AL-35 to CR-50 (Guest).
It is a gas distribution station that extends natural gas infrastructure to serve residential, commercial, and industrial customers in DeKalb County, Alabama.
Gas distribution stations in Alabama are typically operated by local natural gas utilities or municipal gas systems.
Gas distribution stations in the U.S. are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline safety, design, construction, and operation.
Gas extension projects expand natural gas service to new areas, providing access to a reliable and cleaner-burning fuel source for heating, cooking, and industrial use, often supporting economic development.
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