SO CALIF GAS CO/CANOGA PARK BASE - Gas Distribution Station in Canoga Park, California

SO CALIF GAS CO/CANOGA PARK BASE is a gas distribution station located at 7711 Canoga Ave, Canoga Park, California. This facility is part of the Southern California Gas Company's infrastructure, serving the Los Angeles metropolitan area. As a gas distribution station, it plays a key role in delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region. The 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. In California, additional state-level regulations from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) apply. Gas distribution stations like this one typically reduce pressure from transmission pipelines and meter gas flow to local distribution networks. Located in a densely populated urban area of Los Angeles County, this station is critical for maintaining reliable gas supply to the surrounding community. Its operational status ensures continued service to thousands of customers. The facility's location in a seismically active region necessitates robust safety measures and compliance with stringent pipeline integrity management programs.

The facility is situated in a densely populated urban area of Canoga Park, within the Los Angeles Basin. This region is seismically active, with proximity to fault lines such as the San Andreas and San Fernando faults, which poses risks to gas infrastructure. The area also experiences smog and air quality challenges typical of Southern California. The station's operations are subject to environmental regulations including air quality permits and leak detection requirements to minimize methane emissions.