Texas regulator inspects critical underground gas infrastructure to prepare for winter weather
(UI) – According to the Railroad Commission of Texas (“RCC”), inspectors began checking for “weatherization” measures at “hundreds” of natural gas facilities across the state, with the goal of protecting Texas citizens from extreme cold weather.
The inspection team has already covered most of the state’s “Tier One” facilities, which include underground gas storage sites and pipelines funneling fuel to electricity plants, among other pieces of critical infrastructure. RCC reported that, so far, no violations have been found. In total, the agency will inspect over 5,600 critical gas facilities to ensure electricity supply this winter.
Wei Wang, RCC’s Executive Director, said that Texas has a “record amount of gas stored underground, in case it’s needed during an emergency.” The agency estimates that the state has increased it’s underground gas storage supply by 6% since 2022, with roughly 482 Bcfg currently in reserves. This amount of stored gas in the highest level seen for the last six years.
With passing infrastructure inspections and increasing underground gas storage supplies, RCC is “working diligently with operators throughout the winter to protect residents’ safety in any weather emergency.”
This story was originally reported by the Railroad Commission of Texas.
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