Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co LLC (505LA60) - Gas Pipeline in Phillipsburg, New Jersey

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co LLC (505LA60) is a gas pipeline facility located at 2094-2300 River Rd in Phillipsburg, Warren County, New Jersey. This facility is part of the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (Transco) system, one of the largest interstate natural gas pipeline networks in the United States, spanning over 10,000 miles from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a component of the Transco system, it plays a critical role in transporting natural gas to high-demand markets in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions. The pipeline infrastructure includes compressor stations, metering facilities, and mainline valves to ensure safe and efficient gas transmission. Located near the Delaware River, the facility's environmental context involves proximity to waterways and populated areas. The pipeline's age, cathodic protection systems, and the commodity transported (natural gas) are key factors in its operational risk profile. The Transco system is vital for energy supply reliability, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial customers across multiple states.

The facility is situated near the Delaware River in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, an area with mixed residential and industrial land use. Gas pipelines in this region require robust cathodic protection and regular integrity assessments to prevent corrosion and leaks. The proximity to waterways necessitates spill prevention and response plans to protect aquatic ecosystems. The pipeline's right-of-way management also involves vegetation control and erosion prevention measures.