Dominion Transmission Inc - Utica Compressor Station, New Hartford, New York | Gas Pipeline Facility

Dominion Transmission Inc - Utica Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 1103 Higby Rd, New Hartford, Oneida County, New York. It operates as part of the natural gas transmission network, serving the northeastern United States. The facility is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance pipelines, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas from production areas to distribution networks. As part of Dominion Energy's transmission infrastructure, the Utica Compressor Station plays a key role in the regional energy grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial natural gas demand. Its location in upstate New York connects to broader pipeline systems that serve the Northeast, contributing to energy reliability and supply diversity.

The facility is situated in a mixed suburban and rural area near New Hartford, with proximity to the Mohawk River watershed. Pipeline compressor stations can have localized environmental considerations, including noise from compressor engines and potential emissions. The region's natural gas infrastructure is subject to environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act and state-level permitting, with PHMSA oversight for pipeline integrity and leak prevention.