Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Independent Square Gas Extraction Facility, Los Angeles, California

LOS ANGELES, California, United States

Overview

Independent Square is a gas extraction facility located in Los Angeles, California, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

Independent Square is a gas extraction facility situated at 2455 S. St. Andrews Place in Los Angeles, California. It operates within the United States' natural gas infrastructure, serving the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The facility is classified under NAICS code 211130 for natural gas extraction. As a gas extraction site in California, Independent Square falls under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and must comply with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. The facility's operational status is active, and it contributes to the regional gas supply network. Typical gas extraction operations in this region involve drilling and processing natural gas from underground reservoirs. The facility's location in a densely populated urban area like Los Angeles necessitates stringent safety measures and environmental monitoring. Its role in the local gas infrastructure supports residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs. The proximity to populated areas requires adherence to strict operational protocols to mitigate risks associated with gas extraction.

Environmental context

The facility is located in an urban setting in Los Angeles, which is characterized by high population density and seismic activity. Proximity to populated areas increases the importance of robust safety systems and leak detection. The region's seismic hazard exposure requires infrastructure designed to withstand earthquakes. Climate factors such as drought and wildfire risk also influence operational practices.

Frequently asked questions

Independent Square is located at 2455 S. St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, California 90018, United States.

Independent Square is a gas extraction facility involved in the production of natural gas, classified under NAICS code 211130.

Gas extraction facilities in California must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-specific environmental and safety laws.

Urban gas extraction facilities face risks from proximity to populated areas, potential for leaks, seismic activity, and the need for rigorous safety protocols to protect public health.

Independent Square supplies natural gas to the Los Angeles area, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs as part of the regional gas network.

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