Overview
GAS RECOVERY SYSTEMS - RANDOLPH is an operational operations center in Randolph, Massachusetts, managing utility gas recovery systems. It serves the Norfolk County area under U.S. regulatory frameworks.
GAS RECOVERY SYSTEMS - RANDOLPH is an operations center located at 30 Johnson Drive, Randolph, Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. As a facility in the Utility Operations sector, it supports gas recovery activities, which are critical for energy efficiency and environmental compliance in the region. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including NERC CIP standards for critical infrastructure protection. With NAICS codes 221118 and 221119, it falls under Other Electric Power Generation and Other Electric Power Distribution, indicating involvement in gas recovery and power generation. The center's operational status suggests active management of gas recovery systems, which are essential for capturing and utilizing methane from landfills or industrial processes. Environmentally, gas recovery systems reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capturing methane that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere. This facility contributes to local energy grids by converting recovered gas into electricity or heat, supporting community energy needs and sustainability goals. Its location in Massachusetts aligns with state-level renewable energy and emissions reduction targets.
Environmental context
Gas recovery systems like this one play a key role in reducing methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas. By capturing and utilizing gas from landfills or industrial sources, the facility helps mitigate climate impact while generating energy. In Massachusetts, such systems support state policies aimed at increasing renewable energy use and reducing carbon footprints. The operational center's management of these systems is vital for maintaining efficiency and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 30 Johnson Drive, Randolph, Massachusetts 02368-1817, in Norfolk County, United States.
It is an operations center that manages gas recovery systems, which capture and process gas from sources like landfills for energy generation or other uses.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active management of gas recovery operations.
As a U.S. utility operations center, it is subject to NERC CIP standards for critical infrastructure protection and state-level environmental regulations in Massachusetts.
Gas recovery reduces methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas, and converts waste gas into usable energy, supporting renewable energy goals and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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