Overview
PGE - KIRKER SUBSTATION is a gas distribution station in Pittsburg, California, operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. It supports natural gas delivery to the Contra Costa County area.
PGE - KIRKER SUBSTATION is a gas distribution station located at 1000 Power Avenue in Pittsburg, California. Operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), this facility plays a key role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Contra Costa County. The station is part of PG&E's extensive gas distribution network, which spans northern and central California. As a gas distribution station, the facility reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission pipelines to lower levels suitable for local distribution. It is subject to federal pipeline safety regulations under the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and 49 CFR Part 192. The station's design and operation adhere to California's stringent seismic safety standards, given the region's earthquake risk. This substation is integral to PG&E's grid reliability, providing natural gas to Pittsburg and surrounding communities. Its location near the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and the San Francisco Bay Area positions it within a densely populated region with high energy demand. The facility supports local economic activity, including industrial users in the Pittsburg area.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an area with moderate seismic hazard, typical of the San Francisco Bay Area. Proximity to populated areas and the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta requires robust safety measures to prevent leaks and ensure operational integrity. PG&E's gas distribution stations are designed with emergency shutdown systems and regular inspection protocols to mitigate risks.
Frequently asked questions
PGE - KIRKER SUBSTATION is located at 1000 Power Avenue, Pittsburg, California 94565, United States.
It is a gas distribution station that reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission pipelines for local distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Pittsburg area.
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 are regulated by PHMSA under 49 CFR Part 192, and must comply with state seismic safety standards and local building codes.
The station is equipped with emergency shutdown systems, pressure monitoring, and regular inspection protocols to mitigate risks from seismic activity and proximity to populated areas.
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