Overview
Enable Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission / Bennington Compressor Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Bennington, Oklahoma, United States. It supports natural gas transmission within the intrastate pipeline network.
Enable Oklahoma Intrastate Transmission / Bennington Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located approximately 3 miles southeast of Bennington, Oklahoma, in Bryan County. The facility is part of the intrastate natural gas transmission infrastructure serving the region. As a compressor station, it plays a key role in maintaining pressure and flow within the pipeline system. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. 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, and their design includes safety systems such as emergency shutdowns and pressure monitoring. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. This compressor station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in Oklahoma, a state with significant natural gas production and pipeline infrastructure. By ensuring efficient gas transmission, the facility supports local energy needs and industrial activity in the region. Its operational status underscores its ongoing role in the energy grid.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Bryan County, Oklahoma, near the Red River border with Texas. The surrounding environment includes agricultural land and scattered residential areas. Natural gas pipeline operations in this region are subject to environmental regulations aimed at minimizing emissions and preventing leaks. The station's proximity to waterways and populated areas requires careful monitoring and maintenance of pipeline integrity to mitigate risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 3 miles southeast of Bennington, Oklahoma, in Bryan County, United States.
It is a compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the Enable Oklahoma intrastate natural gas pipeline system, ensuring efficient gas transmission.
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety.
Gas pipeline compressor stations must comply with PHMSA regulations, including requirements for emergency shutdown systems, pressure monitoring, and regular inspections to prevent leaks and ensure operational safety.
It supports the intrastate natural gas transmission network, helping deliver gas from production areas to local utilities and industrial users, thereby supporting energy reliability in the region.
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