Overview
Alliance Pipeline, L.P.-Towner Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility in Towner, North Dakota, United States. It plays a key role in the Alliance Pipeline system, which transports natural gas from Canada to the U.S. Midwest.
Alliance Pipeline, L.P.-Towner Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Towner, North Dakota, United States. The station is part of the Alliance Pipeline system, a major natural gas transmission network that extends from northeastern British Columbia and northwestern Alberta in Canada to the Chicago market hub in the United States. The Towner station serves as a compressor station, maintaining pressure and flow within the pipeline. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The Alliance Pipeline system is known for its high-pressure design and advanced monitoring systems, including cathodic protection and leak detection technologies. The Towner station likely includes compression units, metering equipment, and control systems typical of such facilities. The Alliance Pipeline system is a critical infrastructure component for North American natural gas supply, connecting prolific production areas in Western Canada to major consumption markets. The Towner station contributes to the reliability and efficiency of this system, supporting energy needs across the region. Its location in rural North Dakota reflects the typical siting of such facilities away from densely populated areas, though proximity to agricultural land and waterways requires careful environmental management.
Environmental context
The Towner Compressor Station is situated in McHenry County, North Dakota, a region characterized by agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. The facility's operation involves natural gas compression, which can result in minor emissions and noise. Proximity to local waterways and groundwater resources necessitates adherence to environmental regulations to prevent spills or leaks. The pipeline's cathodic protection systems help mitigate corrosion risks, reducing potential environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 5792 Seventh Avenue NE, Towner, North Dakota 58788, United States.
It is a compressor station on the Alliance Pipeline system, which transports natural gas from Canada to the U.S. Midwest. The station maintains pipeline pressure and flow.
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines.
Safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, leak detection systems, pressure monitoring, and regular inspections as required by PHMSA regulations.
The Alliance Pipeline is a major natural gas transmission system that runs from northeastern British Columbia and Alberta in Canada to the Chicago area in the United States, supplying gas to markets in the Midwest.
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