KOCH-KROGEDAHL STATION Gas Pipeline Facility, Froid, Montana

KOCH-KROGEDAHL STATION is a gas pipeline facility located in Froid, Roosevelt County, Montana, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region. The station is situated in a rural area typical of many pipeline facilities in the Northern Plains. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. This includes requirements for pipeline integrity management, cathodic protection, and leak detection. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is involved in natural gas transmission. As part of the broader natural gas grid, KOCH-KROGEDAHL STATION contributes to the reliable transport of natural gas across Montana and potentially to other states. The facility's location in a sparsely populated area may reduce certain risk factors, though proximity to agricultural land and waterways requires ongoing environmental monitoring.

The facility is located in Roosevelt County, Montana, a region characterized by agricultural land and the Missouri River watershed. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must consider potential impacts on soil and water resources, particularly during construction and maintenance. The transport of natural gas, while less hazardous than liquids, still requires robust leak detection and cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion-related releases. The rural setting may reduce population exposure but necessitates careful management of wildlife and habitat interactions.