Gulf South Pipeline Co LLC - Mira Compressor Station, Vivian, Louisiana | Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Gulf South Pipeline Co LLC - Mira Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located off Highway 71, approximately 2 miles northwest of Mira Lake in Vivian, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As part of the Gulf South Pipeline system, it plays a role in the regional natural gas transmission network. 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 gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance gas pipelines. The station's location in northwestern Louisiana places it within a region with extensive natural gas infrastructure, including storage fields and interstate pipelines. Environmental considerations for this facility include its proximity to waterways such as Mira Lake and the Red River basin. Pipeline compressor stations typically have noise and emissions management requirements under state and federal regulations. The facility's role in the gas transmission grid supports energy delivery to industrial, commercial, and residential customers across the region.

The Mira Compressor Station is situated in a rural area near Mira Lake and the Red River basin, which are part of the larger Mississippi River watershed. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to waterway crossings and potential impacts on aquatic habitats. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act for emissions and the Clean Water Act for stormwater management. Proximity to populated areas like Vivian requires adherence to safety and noise ordinances.