ENABLE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRANSMISSION LLC - PERRYVILLE COMPRESSOR STATION, Bastrop, Louisiana - Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

ENABLE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TRANSMISSION LLC - PERRYVILLE COMPRESSOR STATION is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located at 2589 HWY 554 in Bastrop, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The facility is part of the Enable Mississippi River Transmission system, which transports natural gas across the region. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline network, ensuring efficient gas delivery. 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. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. Compressor stations like this one are critical for long-distance gas transmission, typically using turbine or reciprocating compressors to boost pressure. This station plays a key role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, supporting energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in Louisiana and beyond. Its location in the Mississippi River corridor places it within a major energy transport hub, contributing to the reliability of natural gas distribution in the southern United States.

The compressor station is situated in a rural area near Bastrop, Louisiana, within the Mississippi River alluvial plain. The region's waterways and wetlands are sensitive to potential pipeline leaks or compressor emissions. Natural gas compression involves combustion emissions, including nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Proximity to populated areas requires robust safety measures, including leak detection and emergency response plans.