STATE COM AJ 34E CDP Gas Pipeline - La Plata, New Mexico | US Pipeline Infrastructure

STATE COM AJ 34E CDP is a gas pipeline facility located in La Plata, San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas transportation infrastructure of the region, connecting supply sources to distribution networks. The pipeline operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As part of the broader natural gas network in the Four Corners area, it supports energy delivery to local communities and industrial users. The facility's location near Farmington and the San Juan Basin, a major natural gas producing region, underscores its significance in the regional energy grid. Its operations contribute to the reliable supply of natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use in northwestern New Mexico.

The pipeline traverses an arid region with sensitive ecosystems, including sagebrush steppe and riparian areas along the San Juan River. Proximity to populated areas and waterways necessitates robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to minimize environmental impact. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses lower spill risk compared to liquids but requires careful management of methane emissions.