Gulf South Pipeline Co LP - Napoleonville Compressor Station: Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Louisiana

Gulf South Pipeline Co LP - Napoleonville Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located at 808 Highway 401 in Napoleonville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station within the Gulf South Pipeline system, which is a major natural gas transmission network in the southern United States. As part of the broader pipeline infrastructure, this station helps maintain pressure and flow for gas transport across the region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a natural gas pipeline transportation facility. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pipeline efficiency, especially over long distances, and typically include gas-fired turbines or electric motors to drive compression. Located in rural Louisiana near the Mississippi River, the station supports the regional energy grid by facilitating natural gas distribution to industrial, commercial, and residential consumers. Its position in Assumption Parish places it within a network of pipelines that connect Gulf Coast production areas to markets across the United States. The facility's operational status ensures continued reliability for downstream users.

The compressor station is situated in a region with significant waterway proximity, including the Mississippi River and Bayou Lafourche, which are sensitive to potential pipeline leaks or spills. Natural gas pipeline operations involve risks such as methane emissions from compressor engines and potential pipeline ruptures. The facility's location in a rural area with agricultural and wetland ecosystems requires adherence to environmental management practices to minimize ecological impact.