Risk: Medium Gas Distribution Station Operational

PG&E Project T-1128A Gas Distribution Station, San Leandro, California

SAN LEANDRO, California, United States

Overview

PG&E Project T-1128A is a gas distribution station in San Leandro, California, operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. It supports natural gas delivery to the local community.

PG&E Project T-1128A is a gas distribution station located at 2495 Washington Ave, San Leandro, California, within Alameda County. The facility is part of Pacific Gas and Electric Company's extensive natural gas distribution network, serving residential and commercial customers in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a gas distribution station, it reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission lines to levels suitable for local distribution. 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. Gas distribution stations like this one typically include pressure regulation, metering, and odorization equipment. PG&E's system in California is one of the largest in the United States, with thousands of miles of distribution mains. This station plays a key role in ensuring reliable natural gas supply to San Leandro and surrounding areas. Its location in a densely populated urban area requires robust safety measures and regular maintenance. The facility contributes to the energy needs of Alameda County, supporting heating, cooking, and industrial processes.

Environmental context

Located in an urban residential area of San Leandro, the station operates in close proximity to homes and businesses. Natural gas distribution stations are designed with safety systems to minimize leakage risks. The facility's environmental impact is primarily associated with potential methane emissions, which are regulated by state and federal agencies. Seismic risk in California necessitates earthquake-resistant design and regular inspections.

Frequently asked questions

PG&E Project T-1128A is located at 2495 Washington Ave, San Leandro, California 94577, in Alameda County.

It is a gas distribution station that reduces natural gas pressure from transmission pipelines to levels safe for local distribution to homes and businesses.

The station is operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a major utility serving northern and central California.

Gas distribution stations in California must comply with federal pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and state oversight by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

PG&E implements regular inspections, pressure monitoring, leak detection, and emergency response plans. Facilities are designed to withstand seismic events common in California.

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