Overview
PGE - Clearlake Laydown Pole Wrap is an operational gas distribution station in Clearlake, California, serving the local natural gas network under Pacific Gas and Electric Company's infrastructure.
PGE - Clearlake Laydown Pole Wrap is a gas distribution station located at 2440 Ogulin Canyon Road in Clearlake, Lake County, California. Operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), this facility is part of the extensive natural gas distribution network that serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Northern California. The station plays a key role in regulating and distributing natural gas from high-pressure transmission lines to lower-pressure local distribution systems. As a gas distribution station, this 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. PG&E's gas distribution system includes thousands of miles of pipeline and numerous distribution stations that ensure reliable gas delivery. The station's NAICS code 221210 indicates it is classified under Natural Gas Distribution, which encompasses facilities that distribute natural gas through local mains to end users. The Clearlake Laydown Pole Wrap station supports the energy needs of the Clearlake community, contributing to the region's heating, cooking, and industrial gas supply. Its location in Lake County, a rural area with seismic activity risks, means the facility is designed to withstand local environmental conditions. PG&E's gas infrastructure is critical for the region's energy resilience, and this station helps maintain safe and continuous gas service to customers.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Clearlake, California, an area with moderate seismic hazard due to proximity to fault lines. Gas distribution stations like this one are designed with safety features to mitigate risks from earthquakes, including flexible connections and automatic shut-off valves. The surrounding region is characterized by mixed residential and wildland-urban interface, requiring careful management of vegetation and ignition sources to prevent wildfires. PG&E implements rigorous inspection and maintenance programs to address these environmental factors.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2440 Ogulin Canyon Road, Clearlake, California 95422, in Lake County.
It is a natural gas distribution station that regulates and distributes gas from high-pressure transmission lines to local distribution systems serving the Clearlake area.
The station is operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a major utility serving Northern California.
Gas distribution stations in California must comply with federal pipeline safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 192, enforced by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and state regulations by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
PG&E implements regular inspections, leak detection, pressure monitoring, and emergency shutdown systems. Stations are designed to withstand seismic events and include features like automatic shut-off valves and corrosion protection.
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