ET Gathering Processing LLC / Silver Stratton Compressor Station - Natural Gas Pipeline Facility in Alex, Oklahoma

ET Gathering Processing LLC / Silver Stratton Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station within the broader gas gathering and processing network, facilitating the transport of natural gas from production areas to processing plants or transmission pipelines. As a compressor station, it plays a critical role in maintaining pressure and flow within the pipeline system. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a natural gas pipeline transportation operation. The station is situated in a rural area of Grady County, near the town of Alex. Its location supports the regional energy infrastructure, connecting natural gas supplies from the Anadarko Basin to downstream markets. The facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas delivery for residential, commercial, and industrial users in Oklahoma and beyond.

The facility is located in a rural agricultural area of central Oklahoma, with proximity to waterways and populated areas. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to soil erosion, potential leaks, and impacts on local ecosystems. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of methane emissions and fire hazards, requiring robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to minimize environmental impact.