ALEX COMPRESSOR STATION - Gas Pipeline Facility in Alex, Oklahoma, United States

ALEX COMPRESSOR STATION is a gas pipeline compressor station located in Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure, serving to maintain pressure and flow within the pipeline network. Its location near Cedar Hill and E1450 Road places it in a rural area of central Oklahoma. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs natural gas pipeline safety. As a compressor station, it plays a critical role in ensuring efficient gas transport across the region. The facility's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified under pipeline transportation of natural gas. ALEX COMPRESSOR STATION contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in Oklahoma, a state with significant energy infrastructure. Its operational status supports local energy distribution and downstream consumers. The facility's rural setting reduces proximity risks to densely populated areas, aligning with standard safety practices for gas pipeline infrastructure.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Grady County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and scattered residential developments. Natural gas compressor stations typically have localized environmental impacts, including noise from compressor engines and potential emissions. The surrounding region is part of the Central Great Plains ecoregion, with mixed-grass prairies and croplands. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must consider soil erosion control and waterway crossings to minimize ecological disruption.