KMIGT Grand Island Compressor | Natural Gas Pipeline Station in Nebraska

KMIGT Grand Island Compressor is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located at 3985 N Gunbarrel Rd in Grand Island, Nebraska, within Hall County. The facility is part of the Kinder Morgan Interstate Gas network and operates under the NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a compressor station, it plays a critical role in maintaining pressure and flow within the interstate gas pipeline system. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are essential for long-distance gas transmission, typically featuring turbine or electric compressors to boost gas pressure. The station's location in central Nebraska places it along major gas transmission corridors serving the Midwest. Environmental considerations for compressor stations include emissions from compressor engines and potential noise impacts. The facility's proximity to the Platte River and agricultural areas requires adherence to environmental regulations. As part of the broader interstate gas grid, this station contributes to reliable natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users across the region.

The compressor station is located in an agricultural region near the Platte River, a major waterway in Nebraska. Natural gas compressor stations can have localized environmental impacts including air emissions from engines and potential noise. The facility's operations are subject to federal and state environmental regulations to minimize ecological disturbance. The surrounding area is primarily farmland, with the nearest populated areas being Grand Island and surrounding communities.