ANR Pipeline Co - Mermentau Compressor Station: Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Jennings, Louisiana

ANR Pipeline Co - Mermentau Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located at 4540 Dugas Rd in Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. The station is part of the 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. 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 NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for long-distance gas transmission, typically located every 50 to 100 miles along the pipeline route. This station serves the regional energy grid, supporting natural gas distribution to industrial, commercial, and residential customers in Louisiana and beyond. Its location in Jennings places it within a network that connects Gulf Coast production areas to markets. The facility's operational status ensures continued reliability of gas supply in the region.

The Mermentau Compressor Station is situated in a rural area of Jefferson Davis Parish, near waterways such as the Mermentau River. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must consider proximity to wetlands and agricultural lands. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections are mandated by PHMSA to minimize leak risks. The station's operations are subject to environmental regulations to protect local ecosystems.