LATERAL 11D1 COMPRESSOR STATION - Gas Pipeline Facility near Lindrith, New Mexico

LATERAL 11D1 COMPRESSOR STATION is a gas pipeline facility located approximately 15 miles south of Gobernador, near Lindrith in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas transmission network, serving the broader pipeline infrastructure in the region. As a compressor station on a lateral pipeline, this facility is part of the extensive U.S. natural gas pipeline system regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192. Compressor stations maintain pressure and flow in the pipeline, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas from production areas to distribution networks. The facility's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified under pipeline transportation of natural gas. The station's location in rural Rio Arriba County places it within an area of active oil and gas production in the San Juan Basin. Its operation supports the regional energy infrastructure, contributing to the reliable delivery of natural gas to downstream markets. The facility's scale is typical for a lateral compressor station in this region, serving to boost gas flow from gathering systems to main transmission lines.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of northwestern New Mexico, characterized by high desert terrain and sparse vegetation. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate community exposure. However, the pipeline's commodity (natural gas) and the compressor station's operations involve combustion emissions and potential fugitive methane releases. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA includes requirements for leak detection and cathodic protection to mitigate corrosion risks. The area's dry climate reduces some corrosion risks but may increase wildfire potential near infrastructure.