GILLIS HUB PIPELINE LLC - RAGLEY COMPRESSOR STATION: Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Ragley, Louisiana

GILLIS HUB PIPELINE LLC - RAGLEY COMPRESSOR STATION is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located at 1055 Coonie Jackson Rd, Ragley, Louisiana, in Beauregard Parish. As part of the Gillis Hub Pipeline system, this facility plays a key role in maintaining gas flow pressure and ensuring efficient transport across the regional pipeline network. The station operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. The facility's technical specifications include compression equipment typical of midstream gas infrastructure, designed to boost pressure for long-distance transmission. Compressor stations of this type generally handle throughput volumes ranging from hundreds of millions to billions of cubic feet per day, depending on pipeline diameter and system configuration. The station's location in southwestern Louisiana places it within a dense network of natural gas pipelines serving Gulf Coast markets and LNG export terminals. Operationally, the Ragley Compressor Station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply for industrial, commercial, and residential consumers in the region. Its proximity to major gas-producing basins and storage facilities underscores its strategic importance in balancing supply and demand. The station's ongoing operation supports energy security and economic activity in Louisiana, a state with extensive pipeline infrastructure.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Beauregard Parish, characterized by mixed pine forests and agricultural land. Proximity to waterways such as the Calcasieu River and its tributaries requires careful management of potential spills or leaks to protect aquatic ecosystems. The station's compression equipment may generate noise and air emissions, subject to state and federal environmental regulations. Pipeline rights-of-way can fragment habitats, but routine maintenance and monitoring help mitigate ecological impacts.