PG&E Hydrotest T-1052 Gas Pipeline Facility in Chico, California

PG&E Hydrotest T-1052 is a gas pipeline facility located at 2518 Hegan Lane in Chico, Butte County, California. Operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), this facility is part of the extensive natural gas transmission infrastructure that serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Northern California. The facility is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a gas pipeline facility, PG&E Hydrotest T-1052 operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The facility is subject to federal safety standards under 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines. PG&E's pipeline system includes extensive cathodic protection and leak detection systems to ensure safe operation. The facility plays a role in PG&E's gas transmission network, which supplies natural gas to power plants, heating systems, and industrial users in the region. The Chico area relies on this infrastructure for energy needs, and the facility's operational status contributes to the reliability of the local gas supply. PG&E's pipeline system is a critical component of California's energy grid, supporting both daily consumption and peak demand periods.

The facility is located in Chico, a city in the Sacramento Valley with a Mediterranean climate. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and residential neighborhoods. Gas pipeline operations in this region must consider proximity to populated areas and waterways, such as the nearby Sacramento River. PG&E implements environmental protection measures including leak detection, corrosion control, and emergency response plans to mitigate risks to soil, water, and air quality.