C607 L300B MP 20.05-20.06 RECOAT SPAN 396 (PG&E SPANS PROJECT) - Needles, California Gas Pipeline

C607 L300B MP 20.05-20.06 RECOAT SPAN 396 (PG&E SPANS PROJECT) is a gas pipeline segment located in Needles, San Bernardino County, California, United States. The facility is operational and is part of Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) extensive pipeline network. The pipeline spans a recoat section at mile posts 20.05 to 20.06, indicating a focus on maintenance and integrity management. As a gas pipeline, this facility is subject to the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulations under 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. The pipeline's location in a remote area near Needles, approximately 12.9 miles south of Interstate 40 and 11.8 miles west, suggests it traverses desert terrain. The recoat project indicates ongoing efforts to protect the pipeline from corrosion, a key risk factor for gas pipelines. The pipeline segment is part of PG&E's broader gas transmission system, which supplies natural gas to customers in California. The facility's role in maintaining pipeline integrity through recoating contributes to the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas. The remote location reduces exposure to populated areas, but the pipeline's age and cathodic protection status are critical for long-term safety.

The pipeline segment is located in the Mojave Desert near Needles, California, an arid region with sensitive desert ecosystems. Proximity to waterways such as the Colorado River, approximately 20 miles east, poses potential environmental risks in the event of a leak. The remote location reduces immediate human exposure, but the pipeline's integrity management, including cathodic protection and recoating, is essential to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.