Gulf Run Transmission LLC Vernon Compressor Station - Jonesboro, Louisiana Gas Pipeline Facility

Gulf Run Transmission LLC Vernon Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Jonesboro, Jackson County, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station along the Gulf Run Transmission pipeline system, which is part of the broader natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance gas pipelines, typically featuring gas-fired turbines or electric motors to drive compressors. This compressor station plays a key role in the natural gas supply chain, supporting the delivery of gas to industrial, commercial, and residential consumers in the region. Its location in northern Louisiana places it within a network of pipelines serving the Gulf Coast energy market, contributing to energy reliability and economic activity in the area.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Jackson Parish, Louisiana, near the town of Jonesboro. The surrounding landscape includes forested and agricultural land, with proximity to waterways such as the Dugdemona River. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must consider potential impacts on soil and water resources, as well as wildlife habitats. Standard environmental safeguards include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion and regular leak detection surveys to minimize risks.