Overview
PROJ SOC04084 INVERNESS HIGHLA is an operational gas distribution station in Shelby County, Alabama, serving the local natural gas network under Alabama Gas Corporation.
PROJ SOC04084 INVERNESS HIGHLA is a gas distribution station located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. The facility is part of the natural gas infrastructure that delivers gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. As a gas distribution station, this facility reduces pressure from transmission pipelines to levels suitable for local distribution. The station is situated in a suburban area near Birmingham, Alabama, and serves the growing community of Shelby County. The infrastructure is typical of medium-scale distribution stations found throughout the southeastern United States. The station plays a critical role in ensuring reliable gas supply to the local population. Its operational status indicates active participation in the regional energy grid. The facility's location in a seismically stable region and adherence to federal safety regulations contribute to its overall operational integrity.
Environmental context
The station is located in a suburban area of Shelby County, Alabama, with moderate population density. The region experiences a humid subtropical climate with occasional severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes. Proximity to residential areas necessitates robust safety measures and leak detection systems. The facility's design and operation follow PHMSA regulations to mitigate risks associated with gas distribution.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Shelby County, Alabama, United States, with coordinates 33.412222, -86.700556.
A gas distribution station reduces the pressure of natural gas from high-pressure transmission pipelines to lower pressures suitable for local distribution to homes and businesses.
The facility is associated with Alabama Gas Corporation.
Gas distribution stations in the US are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline safety, design, construction, and operation.
Gas distribution stations like this one are essential for delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Shelby County, supporting local energy needs and economic activity.
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