Overview
MCINTOSH EXPANSION is a gas distribution station in McIntosh, Alabama, United States. It serves the local natural gas infrastructure under PHMSA pipeline safety regulations.
MCINTOSH EXPANSION is a gas distribution station located at 787 Industrial Road in McIntosh, Washington County, Alabama. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional natural gas distribution network serving the local community and industrial users. As a gas distribution station, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. The station is part of the broader natural gas infrastructure in Alabama, which includes transmission pipelines and distribution networks that deliver natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The facility's location in an industrial area near McIntosh contributes to the energy supply for the region. Gas distribution stations like this one are critical for reducing gas pressure and metering flow to ensure safe and reliable delivery to end users. The station supports the local economy and energy needs of Washington County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural industrial area of McIntosh, Alabama, near the Tombigbee River. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with occasional severe weather, including hurricanes and tornadoes, which can pose risks to gas infrastructure. Proximity to populated areas and industrial facilities requires adherence to safety regulations to mitigate potential hazards.
Frequently asked questions
MCINTOSH EXPANSION is located at 787 Industrial Road, McIntosh, Washington County, Alabama, United States.
MCINTOSH EXPANSION is a gas distribution station that regulates and meters natural gas flow from transmission pipelines to local distribution networks serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
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, construction, operation, and maintenance.
The station ensures safe and reliable natural gas delivery to the McIntosh area and surrounding communities, supporting residential heating, industrial processes, and commercial activities.
Gas distribution stations in Alabama vary in size, typically handling capacities from a few million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) to over 100 MMcf/d, depending on the served population and industrial demand.
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