Gulf South Pipeline Co LLC - Koch Fee Well Dehydration Facility, Haughton, Louisiana: Natural Gas Pipeline Dehydration Plant

Gulf South Pipeline Co LLC - Koch Fee Well Dehydration Facility is a natural gas pipeline dehydration facility located in Haughton, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is part of the Gulf South Pipeline system, which is a major natural gas transportation network serving the Gulf Coast region. As a dehydration facility, it removes water vapor from natural gas to meet pipeline quality specifications, ensuring safe and efficient transport. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with Title 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safety of natural gas pipelines. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas) indicate its role in both upstream extraction and midstream transportation. The facility is located approximately 2.9 miles southeast of Haughton, Louisiana, in an area with active oil and gas production. The facility plays a key role in the natural gas supply chain by conditioning gas for pipeline transport. Its location in the Haynesville Shale region, a major natural gas producing area, underscores its importance in supporting regional energy infrastructure. The dehydration process is critical for preventing corrosion and hydrate formation in pipelines, thereby maintaining operational integrity and safety.

The facility is situated in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, within the Haynesville Shale natural gas producing region. The area features a mix of forested land, agricultural fields, and residential communities. Proximity to waterways such as the Red River requires careful management of potential spills or leaks to protect water quality. The dehydration process generates produced water, which must be properly disposed of or treated to prevent soil and groundwater contamination.