Hiland Partners Holdings LLC-Grizzly Bear Compressor Station - Watford City, North Dakota Gas Pipeline Facility
WATFORD CITY, North Dakota, United States
Overview
Hiland Partners Holdings LLC-Grizzly Bear Compressor Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Watford City, North Dakota, United States. It supports regional natural gas transmission infrastructure.
Hiland Partners Holdings LLC-Grizzly Bear Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas transmission network, serving the energy sector in the region. 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. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline system, which is typical for midstream natural gas infrastructure in the Bakken shale region. The Grizzly Bear Compressor Station contributes to the reliable transport of natural gas from production areas to downstream markets. Its location in North Dakota places it within a major oil and gas producing region, supporting energy supply and economic activity in the area.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in McKenzie County, North Dakota, an area with active oil and gas development. Proximity to waterways and populated areas may require careful monitoring of pipeline integrity and cathodic protection systems to prevent leaks. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses risks of combustion and greenhouse gas emissions if released.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States, at NE 1/4, NE 1/4, SEC. 2, T150N, R98W.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline system, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas from production areas to downstream markets.
Gas pipeline facilities in the U.S. are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular inspections, pressure monitoring, emergency shutdown systems, and compliance with PHMSA regulations.
The Bakken shale region in North Dakota is a major oil and gas producing area, requiring extensive pipeline infrastructure to transport natural gas to processing plants and markets, supporting energy production and economic growth.
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