ANR Pipeline Company - Defiance Compressor Station: Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Defiance, Ohio

ANR Pipeline Company - Defiance Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located at 6357 State Route 66 North in Defiance, Ohio, United States. The station is part of the ANR Pipeline system, which is a major interstate natural gas pipeline network serving the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions. As a compressor station, it plays a critical role in maintaining pressure and flow within the pipeline system. 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, which governs gas pipeline safety. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. While specific technical specifications such as pipeline length or compressor horsepower are not detailed, compressor stations of this type typically include gas-fired turbines or electric motors to boost gas pressure. This compressor station is strategically located in northwestern Ohio, an area with significant natural gas infrastructure due to the Utica and Marcellus shale plays. The facility contributes to the reliable delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region. Its operational status ensures continued support for the regional energy grid and local economic activity.

The Defiance Compressor Station is situated in a rural area of northwestern Ohio, near the Maumee River watershed. Natural gas pipeline infrastructure in this region must consider proximity to agricultural lands and waterways. The facility's operations involve combustion emissions from compressors, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent pipeline corrosion, reducing the risk of leaks. The station's location away from densely populated areas mitigates some environmental risks, but ongoing monitoring is required to protect local ecosystems.