Overview
Parkway Generation Sewaren 7 Generating Station is a gas pipeline facility in Sewaren, New Jersey, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for pipeline safety.
Parkway Generation Sewaren 7 Generating Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 751 Cliff Road in Sewaren, Middlesex County, New Jersey. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas infrastructure supporting the region's energy needs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas pipeline facility, it is subject to standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance, including cathodic protection and leak detection. The Sewaren 7 Generating Station plays a role in the local energy grid, supplying natural gas to power generation. Its location in an industrial area near the Arthur Kill waterway requires careful environmental management to protect nearby ecosystems and communities.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in an industrial area of Sewaren, near the Arthur Kill tidal strait. Proximity to waterways necessitates robust spill prevention and cathodic protection to prevent corrosion-related leaks. The surrounding region includes residential areas, requiring adherence to safety regulations to minimize risk to populated zones.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 751 Cliff Road, Sewaren, New Jersey 07077, United States.
It is a gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas, likely serving nearby power generation plants.
Gas pipelines in New Jersey are regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
The facility must comply with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, testing, and operation of gas pipelines, including corrosion control and emergency response.
Located near the Arthur Kill waterway, the facility must implement measures to prevent leaks and spills, protecting local aquatic ecosystems and communities.
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