PGP Operating Station 4 - Gas Extraction Facility in Cottondale, Alabama

PGP Operating Station 4 is a gas extraction facility located on George Newell Rd in Cottondale, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211130 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream gas sector. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. In Alabama, gas extraction facilities typically range from small to medium scale, with capacities varying based on local geology and infrastructure. The region's gas infrastructure supports both local distribution and interstate transmission. Located near Cottondale, the facility contributes to the regional energy supply chain. Its proximity to populated areas necessitates adherence to safety standards for operating pressure and pipeline integrity. The facility's role in gas extraction supports downstream processing and distribution networks across the southeastern United States.

The facility is situated in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, an area with moderate seismic activity and occasional severe weather events such as tornadoes. Proximity to populated areas like Cottondale requires careful management of operational risks, including pipeline pressure and leak detection. The local environment includes mixed forest and agricultural land, with potential impacts on air quality and water resources from extraction activities.