PSCO - 96th & Peoria Pipeline Gas Distribution Station, Commerce City, Colorado

PSCO - 96th & Peoria Pipeline is a gas distribution station located at 13000 E 96th Ave in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado. This facility is part of the natural gas infrastructure serving the Denver metropolitan area, operating under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and compliance with DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The station is classified under NAICS code 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution) and is currently operational. As a gas distribution station, it reduces pressure from high-pressure transmission lines to lower pressures suitable for local distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The facility's location in an urbanized area near Denver International Airport and major highways underscores its role in supplying reliable natural gas to a densely populated region. This facility contributes to the energy reliability of Commerce City and surrounding communities. Its operation aligns with Colorado's regulatory framework for gas utilities, including pipeline safety standards and integrity management programs. The station's proximity to populated areas necessitates robust safety protocols and regular inspections to mitigate risks associated with gas distribution infrastructure.

The facility is situated in an urban-industrial area of Commerce City, near the South Platte River and Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. The region experiences a semi-arid climate with occasional severe weather events, including hailstorms and tornadoes, which pose physical risks to above-ground infrastructure. Proximity to residential neighborhoods and commercial zones requires stringent leak detection and emergency response planning to minimize environmental and public safety impacts.