Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC, Kiln Compressor Station - Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Mississippi

Gulf South Pipeline Company LLC, Kiln Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located at 17281 Bobinger Road, Kiln, Hancock County, Mississippi. The facility is operational and plays a key role in maintaining pressure and flow within the Gulf South Pipeline system, a major natural gas transmission network serving the U.S. Gulf Coast region. 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 utilizes gas-fired turbines or electric motors to compress natural gas, ensuring efficient transport over long distances. The station's location in Mississippi positions it within a dense network of pipelines serving industrial and residential markets. Environmental considerations include proximity to the Gulf Coast, where pipeline infrastructure must account for hurricane risks and coastal erosion. The station's operations are subject to emissions regulations under the Clean Air Act, and its design includes safety systems such as emergency shutdown valves and leak detection. The facility contributes to regional energy reliability by supporting the transport of natural gas from production areas to end users.

The Kiln Compressor Station is situated in a coastal region of Mississippi, near the Gulf of Mexico, which presents environmental challenges such as hurricane exposure and potential storm surge impacts. The facility's operations involve natural gas compression, which can result in minor emissions of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, regulated under state and federal air quality permits. Proximity to waterways and populated areas necessitates robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent corrosion and ensure safe operation.