ANR Pipeline - Reed City Compressor Station (B3721) | Gas Pipeline Facility in Michigan

ANR Pipeline - Reed City Compressor Station (B3721) is a natural gas pipeline facility located at 7677 230th Avenue, Reed City, Osceola County, Michigan, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station along the ANR Pipeline system, which is a major interstate natural gas pipeline network in the Midwest. 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. Compressor stations like this one are essential for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance gas pipelines, ensuring efficient transport from supply areas to distribution networks. As part of the ANR Pipeline system, this station contributes to the reliable delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the region. Its location in rural Michigan minimizes proximity to dense populations, reducing certain risk factors associated with pipeline infrastructure.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Osceola County, Michigan, surrounded by agricultural and forested land. The region's cold climate and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles can affect pipeline integrity, requiring robust cathodic protection and maintenance. Proximity to waterways and groundwater resources necessitates careful monitoring to prevent leaks or spills that could impact local ecosystems.