DEUEL COUNTY COMPRESSOR/WELLS Gas Pipeline Facility in Big Springs, Nebraska

DEUEL COUNTY COMPRESSOR/WELLS is a gas pipeline facility located at 1425 Road 197 in Big Springs, Deuel County, Nebraska, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region. Its NAICS codes (211111 and 486210) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction as well as natural gas pipeline transportation. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. This includes requirements for pipeline design, construction, testing, and maintenance such as cathodic protection and leak detection. The facility's location in rural Nebraska suggests it may serve as a compressor station or gathering point for natural gas from nearby wells. As part of the broader US natural gas pipeline network, this facility contributes to the reliable transport of natural gas to downstream markets. The facility's environmental context involves typical considerations for gas pipelines, including proximity to agricultural land and potential impacts on local ecosystems.

The facility is situated in rural Deuel County, Nebraska, an area primarily used for agriculture and ranching. Gas pipelines in this region traverse open plains and may intersect with waterways or wildlife habitats. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of leaks or ruptures, which could affect soil and water quality. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA mandates integrity management programs to mitigate such risks, including regular inspections and cathodic protection to prevent corrosion.