Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline LP - Gillis Compressor Station, Ragley, Louisiana | Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

The Cheniere Creole Trail Pipeline LP - Gillis Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located at 1970 Texas Eastern Rd, Ragley, Louisiana, in Beauregard Parish. This operational station is part of the Creole Trail Pipeline system, which connects to major natural gas supply basins and LNG export terminals. The facility plays a key role in the regional gas transmission network, serving the Gulf Coast energy market. As a compressor station, it maintains gas pressure and flow along the pipeline. The facility operates under the U.S. regulatory framework governed by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. Typical compressor stations in this region are medium to large scale, supporting long-distance transmission. The station is situated in a rural area of southwestern Louisiana, near the Texas border. Its location supports the transport of natural gas from production areas to downstream markets, including industrial users and LNG facilities. The facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the region, which is critical for power generation and industrial operations along the Gulf Coast.

The facility is located in a rural area of Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, characterized by pine forests and wetlands. Proximity to waterways such as the Calcasieu River and its tributaries requires careful management to prevent potential leaks or spills. The region's humid subtropical climate and frequent rainfall can influence pipeline integrity and corrosion risks. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to mitigate corrosion on buried pipelines. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses fire and explosion hazards if released.