Overview
ANADARKO-MORRIS #2 COMPRESSOR STATION is an operational gas pipeline facility in Kibler, Arkansas, United States. It supports natural gas transmission under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ANADARKO-MORRIS #2 COMPRESSOR STATION is a gas pipeline compressor station located in Kibler, Crawford County, Arkansas. The facility is part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure in the United States, operating under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192. Its primary function is to maintain pressure and flow in the natural gas pipeline network. The facility operates within the NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. Compressor stations like this one are critical for moving gas over long distances, typically using centrifugal or reciprocating compressors powered by natural gas or electric motors. The station's location in the Arkansas River Valley places it within a region with significant natural gas production and transmission activity, including the Fayetteville Shale play. Environmental considerations for this facility include proximity to the Arkansas River and nearby communities. Pipeline compressor stations are subject to emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, including requirements for monitoring and controlling volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides. The station's role in the regional gas grid supports energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the mid-south United States.
Environmental context
The facility is situated near the Arkansas River, which is a major waterway in the region. Compressor stations can impact local air quality through engine emissions, and are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The surrounding area includes agricultural and residential land, requiring careful management of noise and emissions. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must also consider floodplain risks and erosion control near waterways.
Frequently asked questions
ANADARKO-MORRIS #2 Compressor Station is located in Kibler, Crawford County, Arkansas, United States, near the Arkansas River.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline network, ensuring efficient gas transmission.
Gas pipeline compressor stations are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
Compressor stations can emit air pollutants from engines, such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, and are subject to Clean Air Act regulations.
The NAICS code for natural gas pipeline transportation is 486210, which covers transmission and distribution.
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