Overview
ET Gathering Processing LLC / Cedar Lake Compressor Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Binger, Oklahoma, United States. It supports natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region.
ET Gathering Processing LLC / Cedar Lake Compressor Station is a gas pipeline compressor station located in Binger, Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas transmission network, serving the broader midstream sector. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline system, which is critical for efficient 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 pipelines. In Oklahoma, a major natural gas producing state, such infrastructure is integral to connecting supply from production areas to markets. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is part of the pipeline transportation of natural gas sector. Environmentally, the compressor station's location in rural Caddo County reduces direct population exposure, but proximity to waterways and agricultural areas requires careful management of emissions and leak prevention. The facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region, supporting energy security and economic activity.
Environmental context
The Cedar Lake Compressor Station is situated in a rural area of Caddo County, Oklahoma, where natural gas infrastructure is common. The region's environmental context includes agricultural land and intermittent waterways. Pipeline compressor stations can have localized air emissions from engines and potential for fugitive methane leaks. Regulatory requirements under PHMSA mandate leak detection and cathodic protection to minimize environmental impact. The facility's distance from densely populated areas reduces acute risk, but ongoing monitoring is essential to protect local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Binger, Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States, approximately 3 miles west and 2 miles north of the junction of State Highways 37 and 152.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline system, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas from production areas to markets.
The facility is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines in the United States.
The NAICS code is 486210, which corresponds to pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular leak detection surveys, emergency shutdown systems, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs.
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