Overview
GERBEN LEYENDEKKER DAIRY BIOGAS is an operational gas distribution station in Visalia, California, converting dairy biogas into pipeline-quality gas for local energy use.
GERBEN LEYENDEKKER DAIRY BIOGAS is a gas distribution station located at 8517 Ave 360 in Visalia, Tulare County, California. The facility processes biogas from dairy operations, upgrading it for injection into the natural gas pipeline system. It serves the agricultural San Joaquin Valley region, supporting renewable energy goals. The facility operates under the U.S. regulatory framework, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas distribution. As a dairy biogas operation, it converts methane from manure into renewable natural gas, a growing sector in California driven by state low-carbon fuel standards. The plant's NAICS code 221210 indicates natural gas distribution. This facility contributes to California's renewable energy portfolio by reducing methane emissions from dairy farms and providing a low-carbon fuel source. Its location in a major dairy region underscores its role in agricultural waste-to-energy conversion, supporting both environmental and energy infrastructure goals.
Environmental context
Located in California's San Joaquin Valley, the facility operates in an area with high dairy density, where methane capture from manure helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The region faces air quality challenges, and biogas projects like this support state climate targets. Proximity to agricultural land and rural communities requires careful management of odor and emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 8517 Ave 360, Visalia, California 93291, in Tulare County.
It is a gas distribution station that processes biogas from dairy operations, upgrading it to pipeline-quality renewable natural gas for injection into the natural gas grid.
Specific capacity data is not publicly available, but as a dairy biogas facility, it typically processes biogas from local dairy farms to produce renewable natural gas.
Gas distribution stations in the U.S. are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline safety, design, and operation.
Dairy biogas captures methane from manure, preventing its release into the atmosphere, and converts it into a renewable fuel, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting renewable energy targets.
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