KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY Gas Pipeline Facility in Gloucester, Massachusetts

KEYSPAN ENERGY DELIVERY is a gas pipeline facility located on Emerson Ave in Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. As part of the broader natural gas infrastructure, it plays a role in distributing gas to the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. 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 design, construction, testing, and maintenance, as well as integrity management programs to prevent leaks and ruptures. Located in Gloucester, a coastal city in Massachusetts, the pipeline infrastructure supports local energy needs. The facility's proximity to populated areas and waterways necessitates robust safety measures, including cathodic protection and regular inspections, to mitigate risks associated with gas transportation.

The facility is situated in Gloucester, a coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts, near the Atlantic Ocean. Proximity to waterways and populated areas requires careful management of potential leaks or ruptures to protect both human health and marine ecosystems. The pipeline's age and cathodic protection status are critical factors in preventing corrosion-related incidents.