Overview
WHITESIDE DAIRY BIOGAS is a gas distribution station in Wasco, California, converting dairy biogas into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas for the local grid.
WHITESIDE DAIRY BIOGAS is a gas distribution station located at 16477 SCOFIELD AVE in Wasco, Kern County, California. The facility processes biogas from dairy operations into renewable natural gas (RNG) for injection into the natural gas distribution system, supporting California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard goals. As a gas distribution station, the facility operates under the U.S. Department of Transportation's PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Part 192) and California Public Utilities Commission oversight. The plant uses anaerobic digestion and gas upgrading technology to treat raw biogas, removing carbon dioxide and impurities to meet pipeline-quality standards. Typical capacity for such dairy biogas projects ranges from 500 to 5,000 MMBtu per day. The facility plays a key role in reducing methane emissions from dairy farms while providing a renewable energy source for the local community. Its location in Kern County, a major agricultural region, allows it to leverage abundant dairy manure feedstock. The station's operational status ensures ongoing environmental benefits and grid support.
Environmental context
Located in California's Central Valley, the facility operates in an area with high agricultural activity and significant air quality challenges. The conversion of dairy biogas reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, while displacing fossil natural gas. The region is also subject to seismic activity, requiring robust pipeline design and monitoring per PHMSA standards.
Frequently asked questions
WHITESIDE DAIRY BIOGAS is located at 16477 SCOFIELD AVE, Wasco, Kern County, California, United States.
It is a gas distribution station that processes dairy biogas into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas for injection into the local natural gas grid.
Specific capacity data is not publicly available, but typical dairy biogas projects in California range from 500 to 5,000 MMBtu per day.
Gas distribution stations in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which covers pipeline safety, design, and operation.
By converting dairy methane into renewable natural gas, the facility reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard and renewable energy targets.
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