Compressor Engine #6 - Gas Pipeline Facility in Montana, United States

Compressor Engine #6 is a gas pipeline facility located in Montana, United States, classified under NAICS 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station, which is essential for maintaining pressure and flow in natural gas transmission pipelines. As part of the U.S. pipeline infrastructure, it operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The facility's technical specifications are limited, but as a compressor station, it typically includes engines or turbines that compress natural gas to propel it through the pipeline network. The scale of such facilities can vary, but they are critical components of the interstate and intrastate gas transmission system. In Montana, pipeline infrastructure supports the transport of natural gas from production areas to distribution networks and end users. Environmentally, compressor stations like Compressor Engine #6 are subject to emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, including controls for nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. The facility's location in a portable source classification suggests it may be a temporary or mobile unit, which could have different permitting requirements. Overall, the facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the region.

The facility is located in a rural area of Montana, near the city of Havre. The region's environment includes grasslands and agricultural lands, with the Milk River nearby. Pipeline compressor stations can have local air quality impacts due to engine emissions, and are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The portable nature of this source may imply reduced environmental footprint compared to permanent stations.