LA Storage LLC - Pelican Compressor Station: Gas Pipeline Facility in Hackberry, Louisiana

LA Storage LLC - Pelican Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 400 Black Lake Rd in Hackberry, Louisiana, within Cameron Parish. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas transmission network of the United States, a country with extensive pipeline infrastructure regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192. The facility operates under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance gas pipelines. In the U.S. Gulf Coast region, such stations are common due to the dense network of gas pipelines serving industrial and residential consumers. Located near the Gulf of Mexico, the station is part of a region with significant oil and gas activity. Its proximity to waterways and coastal ecosystems requires adherence to environmental safeguards. The facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in Louisiana and beyond, supporting energy infrastructure that serves both local communities and broader markets.

The facility is situated in coastal Louisiana, an area with sensitive wetlands and waterways. Pipeline compressor stations in this region must manage risks related to habitat disruption and potential leaks. The proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway necessitates robust spill prevention and cathodic protection measures to safeguard aquatic ecosystems.