Overview
NYMAN BROTHERS DAIRY BIOGAS is an operational gas distribution station in Hilmar, California, processing biogas from dairy operations. It supports renewable energy integration into the local gas grid.
NYMAN BROTHERS DAIRY BIOGAS is a gas distribution station located at 20445 AUGUST AVE in Hilmar, Merced County, California. The facility is operational and plays a role in the state's renewable natural gas sector by processing biogas from dairy farms. The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas distribution systems. As a biogas upgrading and injection site, it contributes to California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard goals by converting agricultural waste into pipeline-quality gas. This station supports the local agricultural community by providing a sustainable outlet for dairy manure management. Its location in California's Central Valley places it within a region with significant dairy infrastructure, enhancing the state's renewable energy portfolio.
Environmental context
Located in California's Central Valley, the facility operates in an area with high agricultural activity and dairy farming. Proximity to populated areas like Hilmar requires adherence to safety regulations for gas distribution. The region's seismic activity and climate conditions are considered in facility design and risk management.
Frequently asked questions
NYMAN BROTHERS DAIRY BIOGAS is located at 20445 AUGUST AVE, Hilmar, California 95324, United States.
It is a gas distribution station that processes biogas from dairy operations, upgrading it for injection into the natural gas pipeline system.
Gas distribution stations in California must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-specific rules from the California Public Utilities Commission.
Biogas from dairy manure is captured and processed to remove impurities, producing renewable natural gas that can replace fossil natural gas in pipelines, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Gas distribution stations regulate pressure and ensure safe delivery of natural gas from transmission lines to local consumers, including residential, commercial, and industrial users.
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