Overview
DD Federal Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility in Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
DD Federal Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station within the natural gas transmission network, supporting the transport of natural gas across the region. 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 the safe transportation of natural gas. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance pipelines, typically located every 50 to 100 miles along the pipeline route. Located in the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States, this compressor station plays a key role in gathering and transporting natural gas from production fields to processing plants and end-users. Its operation supports energy supply for industrial, commercial, and residential consumers across the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the arid climate of southeastern New Mexico, near the Carlsbad Caverns region. Proximity to populated areas and waterways requires careful monitoring of pipeline integrity and cathodic protection systems to prevent leaks. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses risks of combustion and greenhouse gas emissions if released.
Frequently asked questions
DD Federal Compressor Station is located at 22 NW Carlsbad, Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico 88220, United States.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline network, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas from production areas to consumers.
The facility is regulated by PHMSA and DOT under 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for natural gas pipelines, including design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Compressor stations can have local environmental impacts such as noise from compressors, air emissions from engines, and potential risks of gas leaks. Operators must implement mitigation measures and monitoring.
Compressor stations are essential for overcoming friction losses in long pipelines, allowing natural gas to travel thousands of miles from production fields to distribution systems.
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