Overview
Project No. OPE09026 North Auburn Pressure Correction Phase II is an operational gas distribution station in Auburn, Alabama, United States. It supports local natural gas infrastructure along Shug Jordan Parkway.
Project No. OPE09026 North Auburn Pressure Correction Phase II is a gas distribution station located in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and serves the local natural gas network in the North Auburn area, specifically along Shug Jordan Parkway between Richland Road and North Donahue Drive. As a gas distribution station, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. The station is part of the broader natural gas distribution system that delivers gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Auburn region. The facility plays a key role in maintaining safe and reliable gas pressure for the local community. Its location in a growing area of Auburn underscores its importance in supporting regional development and energy needs. The station's operational status ensures continued service to the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a mixed urban and suburban area of Auburn, Alabama, with proximity to residential and commercial zones. Gas distribution stations like this one are designed with safety measures to mitigate risks associated with gas pressure and leaks. The region experiences typical southeastern U.S. weather patterns, including occasional severe storms, which are considered in operational planning. Regulatory compliance under PHMSA ensures regular inspection and maintenance to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located along Shug Jordan Parkway between Richland Road and North Donahue Drive in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, United States.
A gas distribution station regulates and reduces the pressure of natural gas from high-pressure transmission pipelines to lower pressures suitable for delivery to homes and businesses. It also meters the gas flow and may include odorization and filtration systems.
Gas distribution stations in the U.S. are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines.
The facility operates under NAICS code 221210, which covers Natural Gas Distribution.
This gas distribution station ensures reliable natural gas pressure for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the North Auburn area, supporting local energy needs and economic development.
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