Overview
ETC Tiger Pipeline LLC - Bienville Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility in Lucky, Louisiana, supporting the US gas transmission network.
ETC Tiger Pipeline LLC - Bienville Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Lucky, Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It operates within the United States' extensive pipeline infrastructure, which is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. The station plays a role in maintaining pressure and flow in the regional gas pipeline system. The facility operates under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. Compressor stations like this one are critical for ensuring efficient gas transport over long distances. In Louisiana, a state with a dense network of pipelines serving industrial and residential customers, such stations are common. The environmental context for this facility includes its location in a rural area of northwestern Louisiana, near the town of Lucky. The region is characterized by forests and agricultural land, with the nearby Red River watershed. Pipeline operations here are subject to PHMSA safety regulations, including requirements for cathodic protection and leak detection to minimize environmental risks.
Environmental context
The Bienville Compressor Station is situated in a rural area of northwestern Louisiana, near the Red River watershed. The region's ecology includes mixed forests and agricultural lands. Pipeline operations are regulated under PHMSA's 49 CFR Part 192, which mandates corrosion control and leak detection to protect nearby waterways and communities from potential gas releases.
Frequently asked questions
The Bienville Compressor Station is located off PR 496, 2.44 miles northwest of Lucky, in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the ETC Tiger Pipeline system, part of the US gas transmission network.
Natural gas pipelines are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Safety measures include cathodic protection for corrosion control, leak detection systems, emergency shutdown procedures, and regular inspections as per PHMSA regulations.
Pipelines can affect local ecosystems through land clearing and potential leaks. Regulations require operators to implement spill prevention and control measures to protect water resources and wildlife.
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