SKYLINE OAKBEND BIOGAS LLC - Gas Distribution Station in Tulare, California

SKYLINE OAKBEND BIOGAS LLC is a gas distribution station located at 15992 Ave 192, Tulare, California, in Tulare County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional gas infrastructure, connecting biogas sources to the distribution grid. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Department of Transportation's PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and 49 CFR Part 192, which govern gas distribution systems. As a gas distribution station, it manages the flow of natural gas or biogas from transmission lines to local consumers, typically involving pressure regulation and metering. Located in California's Central Valley, the facility supports the state's growing renewable natural gas sector. Its proximity to agricultural operations aligns with biogas production from dairy and food waste. The station contributes to local energy resilience and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by enabling the use of renewable gas.

The facility is situated in an agricultural region of California's Central Valley, an area with significant dairy and farming operations that generate organic waste suitable for biogas production. The local climate is Mediterranean with hot, dry summers and mild winters, posing low seismic risk. Proximity to populated areas is moderate, with Tulare city nearby. The station's role in distributing biogas supports California's renewable energy goals and reduces methane emissions from waste sources.