FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION CO LLC - FRANKLINTON COMPRESSOR STATION #9: Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Franklinton, Louisiana

FLORIDA GAS TRANSMISSION CO LLC - FRANKLINTON COMPRESSOR STATION #9 is an operational gas pipeline compressor station located at 18169 LEE RD in Franklinton, Louisiana, United States. The facility is part of the Florida Gas Transmission system, which transports natural gas across the southeastern United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline network, ensuring efficient gas delivery to downstream markets. The station operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a natural gas pipeline transmission facility. Compressor stations like this one are critical for long-distance gas transport, typically spaced every 50-100 miles along major pipelines. This facility plays a key role in the regional energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas supply to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in Washington Parish, Louisiana, places it within a network of pipelines serving the Gulf Coast and southeastern states. The station contributes to grid reliability and energy security in the region.

The compressor station is situated in a rural area of Franklinton, Louisiana, near the Bogue Chitto River and other waterways. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to proximity to water bodies and potential impacts on local ecosystems. The facility's operations include emissions from compressor engines and potential for minor fugitive methane releases, which are regulated under PHMSA and EPA guidelines. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent pipeline corrosion, reducing environmental risks.