ELK COMPRESSOR STATION (COBRA PIPELINE CO. LTD) - Natural Gas Pipeline Facility in Summerfield, Ohio

ELK COMPRESSOR STATION (COBRA PIPELINE CO. LTD) is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Summerfield, Noble County, Ohio, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station along a gas transmission pipeline, playing a key role in maintaining pressure and flow for regional gas distribution. Its location in southeastern Ohio places it within a region with significant natural gas infrastructure, including gathering and transmission lines serving the Appalachian Basin. 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 moving natural gas over long distances, typically using turbine or reciprocating engines to boost pressure. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified under pipeline transportation of natural gas, a sector that includes both interstate and intrastate pipelines. ELK COMPRESSOR STATION contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Its operation is integral to the broader pipeline network that connects production areas in the Marcellus and Utica shales to markets across the Midwest and East Coast. The facility's location in a rural area of Noble County minimizes proximity to dense populations, though it may be near agricultural lands and waterways typical of the region.

The compressor station is situated in a rural area of southeastern Ohio, characterized by rolling hills, farmland, and forested patches. The region is part of the Appalachian Basin, with numerous streams and rivers that feed into the Muskingum River watershed. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must consider potential impacts on water quality and wildlife habitats, particularly during construction and maintenance. The facility's operation involves combustion emissions from compressor engines, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing acute risk, but long-term environmental monitoring is typical for such facilities.