Billings Chevrolet Gas Pipeline Facility in Milpitas, California

Billings Chevrolet is a gas pipeline facility located at 600 Barber Lane in Milpitas, California, within Santa Clara County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a gas pipeline, it is part of the extensive natural gas infrastructure that supplies the San Francisco Bay Area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. This includes requirements for pipeline integrity management, corrosion control, and emergency response. The facility's location in a densely populated urban area necessitates strict adherence to safety standards to protect nearby communities and infrastructure. Billings Chevrolet plays a role in the local natural gas distribution network, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in Milpitas and surrounding areas. The facility's operational status ensures continued energy supply to the region, contributing to the reliability of the natural gas grid in Santa Clara County.

The facility is situated in an urbanized area of Milpitas, near residential neighborhoods and commercial zones. Proximity to populated areas increases the importance of pipeline integrity and leak detection to prevent safety hazards. The region's Mediterranean climate with dry summers poses low corrosion risk, but cathodic protection systems are typically employed to mitigate any underground pipe degradation. The facility's commodity (natural gas) is a fossil fuel, and its operation contributes to local greenhouse gas emissions, though natural gas is cleaner than coal or oil.