Overview
Cable Compressor Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Blocker, Oklahoma, United States. It supports natural gas transmission under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Cable Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Blocker, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station for natural gas transmission, a critical component of the nation's pipeline infrastructure. Compressor stations maintain pressure and flow along long-distance pipelines, ensuring efficient gas delivery to downstream markets. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is part of the pipeline transportation of natural gas sector. While specific technical specifications such as pipeline length or capacity are not detailed, compressor stations of this type typically include gas-fired turbines or electric motors, scrubbers, and metering equipment. Cable Compressor Station plays a role in the regional natural gas grid, connecting production areas in Oklahoma to distribution networks. Its location in a rural area near Blocker minimizes proximity to dense populations, though pipelines may cross waterways or agricultural land. The facility contributes to energy reliability for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, characterized by mixed agricultural and forested land. Natural gas pipelines in this region may cross waterways such as the Canadian River or smaller creeks, requiring cathodic protection and regular inspections to prevent corrosion and leaks. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses lower acute environmental risk compared to hazardous liquids, but methane leakage is a concern for greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Cable Compressor Station is located approximately 0.7 miles northeast of the intersection of Highway 31 and N4230 Road in Blocker, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States.
Cable Compressor Station is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline system to ensure efficient transportation of natural gas from production areas to distribution networks.
The facility is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation, specifically under 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular inspections, emergency shutdown systems, leak detection, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs.
Natural gas compressor stations primarily emit combustion byproducts from engines or turbines, and may have minor methane leakage. They are subject to EPA emissions regulations and must implement leak detection and repair programs.
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