Risk: Medium Gas Distribution Station Operational

Trillium USA Company LLC Gas Distribution Station, Berkeley, California

BERKELEY, California, United States

Overview

Trillium USA Company LLC operates a gas distribution station in Berkeley, California, serving the local natural gas network under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Trillium USA Company LLC is a gas distribution station located at 1101 2nd St, Berkeley, California, in Alameda County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local natural gas infrastructure, distributing gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Berkeley area. As a gas distribution station, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe operation of gas pipelines. The station is part of California's extensive natural gas distribution network, which is one of the largest in the country, serving millions of customers. The facility's location in an urban area near San Francisco Bay places it in a region with moderate seismic activity, requiring adherence to strict safety standards for earthquake resilience. The station contributes to the energy supply for the Berkeley community, supporting local homes and businesses with reliable natural gas service.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a densely populated urban area of Berkeley, California, near the San Francisco Bay. The region experiences moderate seismic activity, which necessitates robust pipeline safety measures to prevent leaks and ruptures. The station's proximity to residential and commercial zones requires careful monitoring of operating pressure and regular maintenance to minimize environmental and safety risks.

Frequently asked questions

Trillium USA Company LLC is located at 1101 2nd St, Berkeley, California, USA, in Alameda County.

Trillium USA Company LLC operates a gas distribution station that receives natural gas from transmission pipelines and distributes it to local customers, including homes, businesses, and industries in the Berkeley area.

Gas distribution stations in California are regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for pipeline design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

Berkeley is in a seismically active region, so gas distribution stations must comply with strict seismic safety standards, including automatic shut-off valves and flexible piping, to prevent leaks during earthquakes.

Gas distribution stations are critical nodes in the natural gas grid, reducing pressure from high-pressure transmission lines to levels safe for local distribution, ensuring reliable energy supply to communities.

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