Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

Paseo Pointe Gas Extraction Facility, Vista, California | United States Gas Infrastructure

VISTA, California, United States

Overview

Paseo Pointe is a gas extraction facility located in Vista, California, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

Paseo Pointe is a gas extraction facility situated at 325 South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista, California, within San Diego County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) and 711310 (Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events). As part of the United States' extensive gas infrastructure, it contributes to the local and regional energy supply. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and adheres to DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for pipeline safety. Gas extraction facilities in California typically involve well drilling, processing, and transmission infrastructure. The specific capacity and technical details of Paseo Pointe are not publicly available, but such facilities generally handle natural gas extraction from underground reservoirs. Paseo Pointe plays a role in the broader gas infrastructure network serving Vista and the surrounding San Diego region. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local energy needs. The facility's location in a populated area underscores the importance of safety and environmental management in gas extraction operations.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a suburban area of Vista, California, which is part of the San Diego metropolitan region. Proximity to populated areas necessitates robust safety measures and adherence to environmental regulations. The region is subject to seismic activity, which poses a risk to gas infrastructure. Climate hazards such as wildfires and drought also influence operational practices. Regulatory compliance with PHMSA and state environmental standards helps mitigate these risks.

Frequently asked questions

Paseo Pointe is located at 325 South Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, California 92083, in San Diego County, United States.

Paseo Pointe is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from underground reservoirs. It is part of the United States gas infrastructure network.

Gas extraction facilities in California must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations (DOT 49 CFR Part 192) and state environmental laws, including those from the California Air Resources Board and the Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources.

Environmental risks include potential groundwater contamination, air emissions, seismic activity impacts, and proximity to populated areas. Regulatory frameworks aim to mitigate these through safety standards and monitoring.

Paseo Pointe extracts natural gas that feeds into the regional pipeline network, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in Vista and the San Diego area.

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