Overview
Liberty Gas Storage LLC - Brimstone Compressor Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Sulphur, Louisiana, United States. It supports natural gas transmission and storage operations in the region.
Liberty Gas Storage LLC - Brimstone Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 2100 W Burton St, Sulphur, Louisiana, in Calcasieu County. The facility is operational and plays a key role in natural gas transmission and storage within the United States pipeline network. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline system, ensuring efficient gas transport. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a pipeline transportation of natural gas facility. The Brimstone Compressor Station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the Gulf Coast region, an area with extensive pipeline infrastructure. Its location in Sulphur places it near major industrial and energy hubs, supporting local and regional energy demands.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in southwestern Louisiana, a region with a dense network of pipelines and petrochemical infrastructure. Proximity to populated areas and waterways requires careful management of pipeline integrity and cathodic protection to prevent leaks. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses risks of combustion and greenhouse gas emissions if released.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2100 W Burton St, Sulphur, Louisiana 70663, in Calcasieu County, United States.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline system, supporting gas transmission and storage operations.
The facility is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines.
Safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular pipeline integrity inspections, emergency shutdown systems, and compliance with PHMSA safety standards.
It supports natural gas transmission in the Gulf Coast region, a critical area for energy infrastructure, helping to ensure reliable supply to industrial and residential consumers.
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