Columbia Gulf Transmission LLC - Morehead Compressor Station: Gas Pipeline Facility in Morehead, Kentucky

Columbia Gulf Transmission LLC - Morehead Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 4100 Cranston Rd in Morehead, Rowan County, Kentucky. The station is operational and plays a key role in the regional natural gas transmission network, serving as a compression point along the pipeline system. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure to ensure efficient gas flow through the pipeline, a critical function for long-distance transmission. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is part of the pipeline transportation of natural gas sector. The Morehead Compressor Station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Its location in Rowan County places it within a network that connects production areas to downstream markets, underscoring its importance in the broader energy infrastructure.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Rowan County, Kentucky, near the city of Morehead. The surrounding environment includes mixed forest and agricultural land, with proximity to waterways such as the Licking River. Pipeline compressor stations typically have emissions from natural gas-fired engines, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act.