TETLP - M&R 70058 Staten Island: Gas Pipeline Metering and Regulating Station in New York

TETLP - M&R 70058 is a gas pipeline metering and regulating station located in Staten Island, New York, United States. The facility is situated at Western Ave & Goethals, in Richmond County, and is part of the broader natural gas transmission infrastructure serving the region. As a metering and regulating station, it plays a key role in measuring and controlling gas flow within the pipeline network. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The station is part of the TETLP (Texas Eastern Transmission, LP) system, a major interstate natural gas pipeline network. The facility's location near major transportation corridors suggests it serves as a critical node for gas distribution in the New York metropolitan area. Operationally, the station contributes to the reliability and safety of natural gas delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Staten Island and surrounding areas. Its proximity to urban infrastructure and waterways underscores the importance of robust safety and monitoring systems. The facility's role in the regional energy grid supports energy security and economic activity in the region.

The facility is located in an urban area near the Goethals Bridge and the Arthur Kill waterway, which separates Staten Island from New Jersey. Proximity to populated areas and waterways necessitates rigorous safety measures, including leak detection and cathodic protection systems, to prevent environmental impacts. The station's operations are subject to PHMSA regulations that require integrity management programs to mitigate risks associated with aging infrastructure and corrosion.