Overview
Black Hills Energy Arkansas - Coal Hill Compressor is a gas pipeline facility in Altus, Arkansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Black Hills Energy Arkansas - Coal Hill Compressor is a gas pipeline facility located in Altus, Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station within the natural gas transmission network, supporting the transport of natural gas across the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safety of gas pipelines. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance gas pipelines, typically serving midstream operations. This compressor station plays a key role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, ensuring reliable delivery to downstream markets. Its location in rural Arkansas places it in an area with moderate population density, and the facility is subject to standard safety protocols including cathodic protection and regular inspections.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Franklin County, Arkansas, near the Arkansas River watershed. Proximity to waterways and agricultural land necessitates careful management of potential leaks or emissions. The natural gas transported is a relatively clean-burning fossil fuel, but compressor stations can emit methane and other pollutants, requiring adherence to EPA emissions standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located on County Road 517 in Altus, Franklin County, Arkansas, United States.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the gas pipeline network, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas.
Gas pipeline facilities are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for design, construction, and operation.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular inspections, leak detection systems, and emergency shutdown procedures.
Compressor stations are essential for boosting gas pressure to overcome friction losses over long distances, ensuring reliable delivery to industrial, commercial, and residential consumers.
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