ANR Pipeline Co/Custer Cmpsr Sta - Gas Compressor Station in Arapaho, Oklahoma

ANR Pipeline Co/Custer Cmpsr Sta is a gas pipeline compressor station located near Arapaho, Custer County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is part of the ANR Pipeline system, which transports natural gas across the central United States. Compressor stations like this one maintain pressure and flow in the pipeline network, ensuring efficient gas delivery. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. As a compressor station, it plays a critical role in the midstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, connecting production areas to distribution networks. The station's location in western Oklahoma places it within a region with significant natural gas production and pipeline infrastructure. Environmentally, the station's operation involves natural gas compression, which may have emissions and noise impacts. Proximity to rural areas and agricultural land in Custer County means the facility must adhere to local environmental regulations. The station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.

The compressor station is situated in a rural area of western Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Natural gas compression can result in emissions of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, as well as noise. The facility's proximity to waterways and populated areas is limited, reducing some environmental risks. However, pipeline integrity and leak prevention are critical due to the flammable nature of natural gas.