Overview
Excalibur Compression Station is an operational gas processing plant located in Texas, United States. It serves the oilfield sector, supporting natural gas infrastructure in the region.
Excalibur Compression Station is a gas processing plant located in Texas, United States, operating within the oilfield sector. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, handling compression and processing of gas from nearby production sites. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs pipeline safety and gas transmission. In Texas, gas processing facilities are subject to state-level regulations from the Railroad Commission of Texas, ensuring safe operation and environmental compliance. As part of the broader gas infrastructure network, Excalibur Compression Station contributes to the processing and transport of natural gas, supporting energy supply in the region. Its location in an oilfield area indicates integration with upstream production activities, facilitating the delivery of processed gas to downstream markets.
Environmental context
Located in the Permian Basin region of Texas, the facility operates in an area with significant oil and gas activity. Proximity to populated areas and potential exposure to seismic or climate hazards are considerations for environmental management. The plant's operations are subject to air quality and emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, with monitoring for methane and other pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
Excalibur Compression Station is located in Texas, United States, specifically in an oilfield area near coordinates 31.977693, -103.618136.
Excalibur Compression Station is a gas processing plant that compresses and processes natural gas from nearby production sites, preparing it for transport and downstream use.
The facility is currently operational, actively processing natural gas in the Texas oilfield region.
Gas processing plants in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, along with state-level agencies like the Railroad Commission of Texas, covering safety, emissions, and operational standards.
As a gas processing plant, it serves as an intermediate step between upstream production and downstream transmission, compressing and treating gas to meet pipeline specifications for delivery to end users.