Overview
San Pablo Bay Pipeline Company LLC - Panoche Station is a refined product pipeline facility in Firebaugh, California, operating under US PHMSA regulations. It supports regional fuel transport infrastructure.
San Pablo Bay Pipeline Company LLC - Panoche Station is a refined product pipeline facility located in Firebaugh, Fresno County, California. The facility is operational and plays a role in the transportation of refined petroleum products within the United States pipeline network. As a refined product pipeline, the facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines. The facility's NAICS code 486910 indicates it is part of the pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products sector. In California, such pipelines are subject to additional state-level safety and environmental regulations. The Panoche Station contributes to the regional energy infrastructure, supporting the distribution of fuels to markets in California. Its location in the Central Valley, an area with significant agricultural activity, underscores the importance of safe pipeline operations to protect both communities and natural resources.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Central Valley of California, a region with intensive agriculture and proximity to waterways such as the San Joaquin River. Pipeline operations in this area require careful management to prevent leaks or spills that could impact soil and water resources. The transport of refined products necessitates robust cathodic protection and regular integrity assessments to mitigate corrosion risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Firebaugh, Fresno County, California, United States, approximately 2 miles west of California Avenue.
Panoche Station is a refined product pipeline facility, meaning it transports refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel, or jet fuel.
The pipeline is regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 195, which covers hazardous liquid pipelines.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular inline inspections, pressure monitoring, and leak detection systems. Operators must also comply with PHMSA integrity management rules.
The station is part of the infrastructure that supplies refined fuels to California markets, supporting transportation and agricultural sectors in the Central Valley.
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