Gulf South Pipeline Co LP - Koran 2 Compressor Station: Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Haughton, Louisiana

Gulf South Pipeline Co LP - Koran 2 Compressor Station is a natural gas compressor station located at 4135 Camp Joy Rd, Haughton, Louisiana, in Bossier Parish. The facility is part of the Gulf South Pipeline system, which operates a large network of natural gas pipelines across the southern United States. Compressor stations like this one maintain pressure and flow in the pipeline, ensuring efficient gas transmission from production areas to markets. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a compressor station, it plays a critical role in the integrity and reliability of the pipeline system. The station is equipped with compressors, valves, and monitoring equipment to manage gas flow and pressure, and it follows standard industry practices for maintenance and safety. This compressor station supports the regional energy infrastructure by enabling the transport of natural gas from supply basins to end-users, including power plants, industrial facilities, and residential customers. Its location in Louisiana places it within a key energy corridor, contributing to the state's role as a major hub for natural gas processing and distribution. The facility's operational status ensures continued service to the regional gas grid.

The compressor station is situated in a semi-rural area of Bossier Parish, Louisiana, near the Red River. The surrounding region includes mixed residential and agricultural land, with some proximity to waterways. Natural gas compressor stations typically have localized environmental impacts, including noise from compressor engines and potential emissions of combustion byproducts. Pipeline safety regulations require leak detection and emergency response plans to protect nearby communities and ecosystems.