Overview
Pacific Gas & Electric I-250 is a gas distribution station in Santa Rosa, California, serving the local natural gas network under PG&E's regulated operations.
Pacific Gas & Electric I-250 is a gas distribution station located at 1820 Piner Rd in Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California. It is part of the extensive natural gas distribution infrastructure operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), one of the largest combined natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. The facility plays a key role in delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Santa Rosa area. As a gas distribution station, the facility reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission pipelines to lower pressures suitable for local distribution. It is subject to U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which govern the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution systems. PG&E's gas distribution network in California includes thousands of miles of mains and service lines, with stations like I-250 ensuring safe and reliable gas delivery. The station is situated in a mixed urban and suburban area of Santa Rosa, approximately 50 miles north of San Francisco. Its location near residential neighborhoods and commercial zones necessitates rigorous safety protocols and leak detection programs. The facility contributes to the energy needs of the region, supporting heating, cooking, and industrial processes. PG&E's gas system is integral to California's energy infrastructure, and stations like I-250 are critical for maintaining grid reliability and community service.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a seismically active region near the San Andreas Fault system, requiring adherence to stringent seismic design standards for gas infrastructure. Proximity to populated areas in Santa Rosa necessitates robust pipeline integrity management and emergency response planning. The station's operations are subject to California's climate goals, which include reducing methane emissions from natural gas systems through leak detection and repair programs.
Frequently asked questions
Pacific Gas & Electric I-250 is located at 1820 Piner Rd, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California 95403, United States.
It is a gas distribution station that reduces natural gas pressure from transmission pipelines to levels suitable for local distribution to homes and businesses in the Santa Rosa area.
The station is operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a regulated utility serving northern and central California.
Gas distribution stations in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance safety standards.
PG&E implements leak detection programs, regular inspections, and seismic safety measures in compliance with PHMSA regulations and California state requirements to ensure safe operation.
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