Gulf South Pipeline Co LP - Vixen Compressor Station, West Monroe, Louisiana | Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Gulf South Pipeline Co LP - Vixen Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located at 115 Lucas Wyatt Rd, West Monroe, Louisiana, in Ouachita Parish. The facility is part of the extensive Gulf South Pipeline system, which transports natural gas across the southern United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline network, ensuring efficient delivery of natural gas 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 for gas pipeline safety. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for maintaining pipeline integrity and throughput, typically featuring gas-fired turbines or electric motors to drive compression. Located in northeastern Louisiana, the station serves the broader Gulf South Pipeline system, which connects natural gas production areas in the Gulf of Mexico and onshore basins to consumers across the Southeast and Midwest. The facility's operational status ensures continued support for regional energy supply, contributing to grid reliability and industrial activity in the area.

The compressor station is situated in a region with a mix of industrial, agricultural, and residential land uses. Proximity to populated areas and waterways requires adherence to strict safety and environmental regulations, including spill prevention and emission controls. The facility's operation involves combustion emissions and potential noise impacts, managed through PHMSA and state environmental permits.