Alliance Pipeline - Bantry Meter Station: Natural Gas Pipeline Facility in Bantry, North Dakota

Alliance Pipeline - Bantry Meter Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Bantry, McHenry County, North Dakota, United States. The station is part of the Alliance Pipeline system, which transports natural gas from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin to the Chicago market hub. As a meter station, it measures and regulates gas flow, ensuring accurate custody transfer and safe operation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a pipeline transportation of natural gas facility. Typical meter stations include gas chromatographs, flow computers, and pressure regulation equipment to maintain pipeline integrity and measurement accuracy. The Alliance Pipeline system plays a critical role in North American energy infrastructure, connecting supply regions with major consumption markets. The Bantry Meter Station contributes to the reliability of natural gas delivery for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. Its location in rural North Dakota reflects the typical siting of such facilities away from densely populated areas, reducing risk exposure.

The Bantry Meter Station is situated in a rural agricultural area of North Dakota, with low population density. Natural gas pipelines in this region traverse prairie and farmland, with potential environmental considerations including soil disturbance during construction and maintenance, and the risk of methane leaks. The facility's cathodic protection systems help prevent corrosion, a key integrity management practice. Proximity to waterways is minimal given the flat terrain, but pipeline right-of-way management includes erosion control measures.