From Source to Customer

Designed to serve the growing needs of local distribution companies, electric power generators and industrial users, Kern River Gas Transmission Company is a direct link between the abundant Rocky Mountain natural gas-producing basins and Western markets. Kern River’s interstate natural gas pipeline system includes approximately 1,700 miles of pipeline – 1,400 miles of which Kern River operates – and 11 fully automated compressor stations.

Since it began operating in 1992, Kern River has demonstrated a strong commitment to customer service, safety and the environment. After completing its award-winning Apex expansion project, Kern River restored the land along the right of way by planting more than 100,000 trees and shrubs to minimize the visual impact of construction in the Wasatch Mountains.

Pipeline: 1,700; Miles

When completing the Mountain Pass Lateral project, Kern River ensured the habitat of the threatened desert tortoise was protected, including the delicate desert grasses they rely on to survive.

Kern River's interstate natural gas pipeline system extends from supply areas in the Rocky Mountains to consuming markets in Utah, Nevada and California. Each year, Kern River delivers approximately 25% of California's natural gas demand.

Committed to Safety

The entire Kern River pipeline system is carefully monitored seven days a week, 365 days a year to ensure it continuously meets or exceeds all federal, industry and Kern River standards.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board and the Department of Transportation statistics, pipelines are the safest form of transportation.

With employees recognizing safety as a top priority, Kern River ended 2024 with zero OSHA-recordable injuries and zero preventable vehicle accidents.

Kern River pipelines are made of heavy-duty welded steel pipe. Representatives inspect the pipe at the steel mills during fabrication to ensure quality standards are met.

2.17b Cubic Feet Per Day: Kern River’s design capacity. When converted to megawatts of electricity, this is enough energy to power more than 10 million homes.

11 Compressor Stations: To reduce the effects of friction, three compressor stations are located in Wyoming, five in Utah, two in Nevada and one in California.

384k Horsepower: Total system compression is approximately 383,500 horsepower, of which 368,500 horsepower is mainline compression.

Award-Winning Customer Service

In its 29^th Edition Natural Gas Pipeline Customer Value/Loyalty Benchmarking Study, Mastio & Company ranked Kern River first among 38 interstate natural gas pipelines and first in the regional pipelines category. Additionally, Mastio & Company has ranked BHE Pipeline Group first in customer satisfaction in the major organizational group category for 20 years in a row.