Overview
Southern California Gas Company (Mt View Power Plant) is an operational gas pipeline facility in Redlands, California, serving the San Bernardino County area. It supports natural gas transmission for power generation.
Southern California Gas Company (Mt View Power Plant) is a gas pipeline facility located in Redlands, California, within San Bernardino County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas transmission network that supplies fuel to power plants and other end-users in the region. As part of the broader Southern California Gas Company infrastructure, it contributes to the energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution) and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas) indicate its dual role in distribution and transmission. The specific technical specifications such as pipeline length, diameter, and capacity are not detailed in available records, but typical gas pipelines in this region are constructed with cathodic protection and regular inspection protocols to ensure safety and integrity. Environmentally, the facility's location in Redlands places it within a region with growing urban development and proximity to natural habitats. The pipeline's role in supplying natural gas for power generation supports the local energy grid but also involves considerations around methane emissions and land use. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing contribution to California's energy infrastructure, which is subject to state-level climate policies and pipeline safety regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Redlands, California, an area with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the San Bernardino National Forest. Natural gas pipelines in this region traverse diverse terrains, including urban and wildland-urban interface zones, requiring careful management of vegetation and erosion control. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of methane leakage, which is a potent greenhouse gas, and the pipeline's age and cathodic protection status are critical for environmental safety.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Redlands, California, within San Bernardino County, at coordinates 34.125242 N, -117.284781 W.
It is a gas pipeline facility that transmits natural gas, likely serving nearby power plants and other consumers in the region.
Gas pipelines in the U.S. are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192 for safety standards.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular leak detection surveys, and compliance with PHMSA integrity management programs.
It supplies natural gas to power generation facilities, supporting electricity production for the Redlands area and the broader Southern California grid.
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