ENLINK LIG LLC - Columbia Gulf Compressor Station, Saint Landry, Louisiana | Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

ENLINK LIG LLC - Columbia Gulf Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 1168 LIG Road in Saint Landry, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas transmission network within the region. As a compressor station, it helps maintain pressure and flow in the pipeline system, which is part of the broader Columbia Gulf Transmission system. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for long-distance gas transport, typically featuring gas-fired turbines or electric motors to compress natural gas. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. Located in rural Louisiana, the station contributes to the regional energy supply chain, supporting industrial and residential natural gas demand. Its position in Evangeline Parish places it within a network of pipelines that connect Gulf Coast production areas to markets across the United States. The facility's operational status ensures continued reliability of gas transmission in the region.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, near agricultural land and waterways. Proximity to populated areas and water bodies requires careful monitoring to prevent leaks or ruptures. The age of the pipeline infrastructure and cathodic protection systems are key factors in maintaining integrity. Natural gas compression involves emissions of greenhouse gases and noise, which are regulated under state and federal environmental laws.