Overview
Pacific Gas & Electric Company's gas distribution station at 200 Ryland Street in San Jose, California, serves the Santa Clara County area. This operational facility is part of PG&E's extensive natural gas network.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company 31209025 Insight Property is a gas distribution station located at 200 Ryland Street in San Jose, California. It operates within Santa Clara County and is part of PG&E's natural gas distribution system serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and adheres to federal pipeline safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 192. As a gas distribution station, it reduces pressure from transmission pipelines to levels suitable for local distribution, typically handling pressures below 60 psi. The station is part of PG&E's network that serves over 4 million gas customers in Northern and Central California. This station plays a key role in delivering natural gas to the San Jose metropolitan area, supporting the local economy and community energy needs. Its location in an urban setting requires robust safety measures and regular maintenance to ensure reliable service and minimize risks associated with gas distribution infrastructure.
Environmental context
The station is situated in an urban area of San Jose, near residential and commercial zones. Proximity to populated areas necessitates stringent safety protocols to mitigate risks from potential gas leaks or pressure failures. The region's seismic activity requires infrastructure designed to withstand earthquakes, with PG&E implementing pipeline integrity programs and emergency response plans.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 200 Ryland Street, San Jose, California 95110, in Santa Clara County.
It reduces natural gas pressure from transmission pipelines to levels suitable for local distribution to homes and businesses in the San Jose area.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) oversees gas distribution, while federal safety standards are enforced under 49 CFR Part 192 by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
Safety measures include regular leak surveys, pressure monitoring, corrosion control, emergency shutdown systems, and compliance with seismic design standards.
PG&E implements a comprehensive integrity management program, including pipeline inspections, maintenance, and replacement of aging infrastructure, to ensure safe and reliable gas delivery.
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