Great Lakes Gas Transmission - Shevlin Compressor Station 3: Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Shevlin, Minnesota

Great Lakes Gas Transmission - Shevlin Compressor Station 3 is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located in Shevlin, Clearwater County, Minnesota. The facility is part of the Great Lakes Gas Transmission system, which spans approximately 2,115 miles and transports natural gas from western Canada to markets in the Midwest and eastern United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline network, ensuring efficient gas delivery. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for maintaining pipeline integrity and throughput. The station's equipment typically includes gas-fired turbines or electric motors that drive compressors to boost gas pressure. Located in a rural area of northern Minnesota, the station plays a key role in the regional energy supply chain. The surrounding environment includes forested and agricultural land, with proximity to waterways such as the Mississippi River headwaters. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations regarding emissions and noise, and it contributes to the reliability of natural gas service for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region.

The Shevlin Compressor Station is situated in a rural area of Minnesota with mixed forest and agricultural land. The region's cold climate and proximity to water bodies like the Mississippi River headwaters require careful management of potential impacts such as air emissions from compressor engines and noise. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must also consider wildlife habitats and groundwater protection, with regulatory requirements under PHMSA and state environmental agencies.