KMIGT Albion Compressor Station - Natural Gas Pipeline Facility in Albion, Nebraska

KMIGT Albion Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located at 233 South 4th Street in Albion, Nebraska, within Boone County. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station for the KMIGT pipeline system, which is part of the broader natural gas transmission network in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safety of gas pipelines. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance gas pipelines, ensuring efficient transport from production areas to distribution networks. The station plays a key role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, supporting energy delivery to communities and industries in Nebraska and beyond. Its location in a rural area near Albion reflects typical siting for such facilities, balancing proximity to pipeline routes with safety considerations.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Boone County, Nebraska, characterized by agricultural land and dispersed settlements. Proximity to waterways and populated areas is a consideration for pipeline safety, though the station itself is a point facility. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses risks of leaks or ruptures, mitigated by cathodic protection and regular inspections under PHMSA regulations.