Overview
ENABLE GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC - COVE COMPRESSOR STATION is an operational gas pipeline facility in Cove, Arkansas, United States. It supports natural gas transmission through compression infrastructure.
ENABLE GAS TRANSMISSION, LLC - COVE COMPRESSOR STATION is a gas pipeline compressor station located at 834 Polk West in Cove, Polk County, Arkansas. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the natural gas transmission network in the region. As part of Enable Gas Transmission's system, it helps maintain pressure and flow for interstate gas transport. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for 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 station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. Located in the Ouachita Mountains region, the station serves to connect natural gas supplies from producing areas to downstream markets. Its operation supports energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the region. The facility's presence contributes to the reliability of the natural gas grid in Arkansas and surrounding states.
Environmental context
The compressor station is situated in a rural area of Polk County, near the Ouachita National Forest. Natural gas transmission infrastructure in this region must manage potential impacts on local ecosystems, including water crossings and wildlife habitats. The facility's operations involve combustion emissions and noise, which are regulated under state and federal environmental laws. Proximity to forested areas requires careful management of vegetation and fire risk.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 834 Polk West in Cove, Polk County, Arkansas, United States.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the interstate gas transmission pipeline system operated by Enable Gas Transmission.
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) regulates gas pipeline safety under 49 CFR Part 192, including compressor stations.
The NAICS code is 486210, which corresponds to pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Safety measures include pressure monitoring, emergency shutdown systems, fire suppression, leak detection, and regular inspections per PHMSA requirements.
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