Dairyland Farms Dairy Biogas - Gas Distribution Station in Tipton, California

Dairyland Farms Dairy Biogas is a gas distribution station located at 15920 RD 152 in Tipton, California, within Tulare County. The facility processes biogas generated from dairy operations, converting it into renewable natural gas for injection into the pipeline grid. As part of the United States' growing biogas sector, it contributes to California's renewable energy goals. 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. The plant's NAICS code 221210 indicates it falls under natural gas distribution. Dairy biogas facilities in California typically range from small to medium scale, processing several hundred to a few thousand standard cubic feet per day. This facility plays a key role in reducing methane emissions from dairy farms by capturing biogas and converting it into a usable energy source. It supports California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard and contributes to the state's renewable natural gas infrastructure. The plant's location in an agricultural region highlights the integration of energy production with farming operations.

The facility is situated in Tulare County, a major dairy-producing region in California's Central Valley. The area is characterized by intensive agriculture and significant methane emissions from livestock. By capturing and processing biogas, the plant helps mitigate local air quality impacts and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The region's Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers poses low seismic risk, but the facility's proximity to populated areas requires adherence to safety regulations for gas distribution.