Overview
PG&E Moss Landing Power Plant Primary Natural Gas Regulator Station is an operational gas distribution facility in Moss Landing, California. It serves the Moss Landing Power Plant, a major energy hub on the Monterey Bay coast.
PG&E Moss Landing Power Plant Primary Natural Gas Regulator Station is a gas distribution facility located at Highway 1 and Dolan Road in Moss Landing, California. Operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), this station regulates natural gas supply to the adjacent Moss Landing Power Plant, one of the largest power plants in California. The facility is situated in Monterey County, a region with significant agricultural and coastal energy demands. The station 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 distribution safety. As a primary regulator station, it reduces high-pressure transmission gas to lower distribution pressures suitable for power plant operations. The facility is part of PG&E's extensive natural gas distribution network serving over 4 million customers in Northern California. This regulator station plays a critical role in ensuring reliable natural gas supply to the Moss Landing Power Plant, which provides electricity to the California grid. The facility's coastal location requires adherence to seismic safety standards and environmental regulations to protect nearby Monterey Bay habitats. Its operation supports regional energy stability and the transition to cleaner natural gas-fired power generation.
Environmental context
The facility is located near the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, a protected marine ecosystem. Its coastal setting requires careful management of potential impacts from seismic activity and coastal hazards. The station's operation supports natural gas-fired power generation, which has lower emissions than coal but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Regulatory compliance with California's stringent air quality and pipeline safety standards helps mitigate environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at Highway 1 and Dolan Road in Moss Landing, California, in Monterey County.
It regulates natural gas pressure from high-pressure transmission lines to lower distribution levels for use by the Moss Landing Power Plant.
The station is operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a major utility serving Northern California.
The station must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which cover design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas distribution facilities.
It ensures reliable natural gas supply to the Moss Landing Power Plant, a key electricity generator for California, supporting grid stability and energy transition goals.
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