CALNEV PIPELINE LLC-YERMO METER STN - Refined Product Pipeline Metering Station in Yermo, California

CALNEV PIPELINE LLC-YERMO METER STN is a refined product pipeline facility located in Yermo, San Bernardino County, California, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a metering station along a refined product pipeline system, handling the transport of petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. As part of the broader Calnev Pipeline network, it plays a key role in connecting refineries in the Los Angeles area to distribution terminals in Nevada. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. The pipeline infrastructure in this region typically includes cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion and regular integrity management programs to ensure safe operation. The Yermo meter station is a critical point for measuring product flow and pressure, ensuring accurate custody transfer and system balance. Located in the Mojave Desert, the facility is situated in a remote area with low population density, reducing immediate community risk. However, the pipeline traverses environmentally sensitive desert ecosystems and crosses several water bodies. The station contributes to the regional fuel supply chain, supporting transportation and industrial activities in California and Nevada. Its operational reliability is essential for maintaining fuel availability in the region.

The facility is located in the Mojave Desert, an arid region with fragile desert ecosystems. The pipeline corridor passes through areas with sensitive habitats for species such as the desert tortoise. Spill risks from refined product pipelines could impact soil and groundwater, though the remote location reduces exposure to populated areas. Cathodic protection and leak detection systems are standard measures to mitigate environmental risks.