Overview
CHATHAM CMP STN is a gas pipeline facility in Chatham, Louisiana, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations for natural gas transmission.
CHATHAM CMP STN is a gas pipeline facility located in Chatham, Jackson County, Louisiana, United States. The facility is part of the extensive natural gas pipeline network that serves the region, connecting production areas to distribution systems. As a compressor station, it plays a key role in maintaining pressure and flow within the pipeline. 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 natural gas pipeline safety. This includes requirements for pipeline integrity management, cathodic protection, and leak detection. The facility's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. CHATHAM CMP STN contributes to the energy infrastructure of Louisiana, a state with a dense network of pipelines due to its oil and gas production. The facility supports the reliable delivery of natural gas to industrial, commercial, and residential customers, underpinning the regional economy and energy security.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Jackson Parish, Louisiana, near Highway 146. The surrounding landscape includes forested areas and agricultural land. Pipelines in this region may cross waterways and wetlands, requiring careful monitoring to prevent leaks that could impact local ecosystems. The facility's cathodic protection system is critical for preventing corrosion, a key risk factor for gas pipelines.
Frequently asked questions
CHATHAM CMP STN is located on Highway 146, 2.12 miles northwest of Chatham, in Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States.
CHATHAM CMP STN is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline system, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas.
Gas pipeline facilities in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance, including integrity management and corrosion control.
Common risk factors include corrosion, third-party damage, material defects, and operational errors. Proximity to populated areas and waterways increases potential consequences.
Cathodic protection uses sacrificial anodes or impressed current to prevent corrosion by making the pipeline the cathode of an electrochemical cell, reducing metal loss.
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