Columbia Gulf Transmission Means Compressor Station - Frenchburg, Kentucky Gas Pipeline Facility

Columbia Gulf Transmission Means Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 9801 Hawkins Branch Road in Frenchburg, Menifee County, Kentucky. The station is operational and plays a role in the natural gas transmission network serving the region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US 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 and flow within the Columbia Gulf Transmission pipeline system, a key infrastructure component for natural gas distribution in the eastern United States. The station's location in rural Kentucky places it away from densely populated areas, reducing certain risk factors. Its role in the broader pipeline grid ensures reliable natural gas supply to downstream communities and industries, supporting energy needs across the region.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Menifee County, Kentucky, near Hawkins Branch Road. The surrounding landscape includes forested hills and waterways typical of the Appalachian region. Pipeline operations in such areas require careful management to prevent leaks or ruptures that could impact local ecosystems. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses combustion risks but has lower environmental persistence compared to liquid hydrocarbons.