Overview
CenterPoint Energy MRT, LLC - Biggers Compressor Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Biggers, Arkansas, United States. It supports natural gas transmission under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
CenterPoint Energy MRT, LLC - Biggers Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 278 Gas Plant Road in Biggers, Randolph County, Arkansas. The station is operational and plays a role in the natural gas transmission network within the United States, classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance natural gas pipelines, ensuring reliable delivery to downstream markets. As part of the broader natural gas infrastructure, this compressor station contributes to the energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. Its location in rural Arkansas reflects typical siting for such facilities, balancing proximity to pipeline routes with safety considerations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Randolph County, Arkansas, near the town of Biggers. The surrounding environment includes agricultural land and forested areas, with the Current River and Black River watersheds nearby. Pipeline compressor stations can have localized environmental impacts, including noise and air emissions from engines, but are regulated under federal and state environmental standards to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 278 Gas Plant Road in Biggers, Randolph County, Arkansas, United States.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in gas pipelines, ensuring efficient transmission of natural gas.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines, including design, construction, and operation.
Compressor stations can produce noise and emissions from engines, but are subject to environmental regulations that require emission controls and noise mitigation measures.
It supports the natural gas transmission infrastructure in Arkansas, helping to deliver gas to regional markets and ensuring reliable energy supply.
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