Gas lateral
A gas lateral is a pipeline branch that carries natural gas from a transmission pipeline or local distribution main to a specific customer site. Data centers planning on-site generation or bridge power often need a dedicated lateral sized for their peak fuel use. Its route, required easements, pressure, metering and who pays for construction are key questions when evaluating gas access.
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