Cabin Creek Compressor Station - Gas Pipeline Facility in Baker, Montana

Cabin Creek Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 1661 Cabin Creek Rd, Baker, Montana, in Fallon County. The station is operational and plays a role in the natural gas transmission network in the region. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline system, ensuring efficient gas transport. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical components of the interstate gas pipeline infrastructure, often equipped with gas-fired turbines or electric motors to drive compressors. The station's location in eastern Montana places it within a network serving both local distribution and long-distance transmission. Environmentally, the station's operations involve combustion emissions from compressors and potential methane leakage, which are regulated under EPA and state air quality permits. Its proximity to rural areas and agricultural land requires adherence to safety and environmental standards. The station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial users.

The Cabin Creek Compressor Station is situated in a rural area of eastern Montana, characterized by grasslands and agricultural land. The facility's operations involve natural gas compression, which can result in air emissions including nitrogen oxides and methane. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Montana DEQ ensures compliance with air quality standards. The station's location away from densely populated areas reduces immediate risk to communities, but pipeline integrity and leak detection remain key environmental considerations.