ANR Pipeline Co - Jena Compressor Station: Natural Gas Pipeline Facility in Jena, Louisiana

ANR Pipeline Co - Jena Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located at 9992 Highway 127 South in Jena, La Salle Parish, Louisiana. The facility is part of the extensive ANR Pipeline system, which transports natural gas across the United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline network, ensuring efficient gas delivery to downstream markets. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for maintaining pipeline integrity and throughput. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. Located in rural Louisiana, the Jena Compressor Station plays a key role in the regional natural gas grid, supporting energy supply to industrial, commercial, and residential consumers. Its operational status ensures continued reliability of gas transport through this segment of the ANR Pipeline system, which connects production areas in the Gulf Coast to markets in the Midwest and Northeast.

The facility is situated in a rural area of La Salle Parish, Louisiana, near waterways such as the Little River. Pipeline compressor stations can have localized environmental impacts, including noise from compressor engines and potential emissions. The proximity to natural habitats requires adherence to environmental regulations to minimize disruption to local ecosystems. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent pipeline corrosion, reducing the risk of leaks.