Louisville Gas & Electric Co - Doe Run KY NG Compressor Station, Brandenburg, Kentucky | Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Louisville Gas & Electric Co - Doe Run KY NG Compressor Station is a natural gas compressor station located at 1326 Long Branch Rd, Brandenburg, Meade County, Kentucky. As part of the U.S. natural gas pipeline network, it plays a role in maintaining pressure and flow for gas transmission. The facility is classified under NAICS 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas) and is owned and operated by Louisville Gas & Electric Company. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical for moving natural gas over long distances, typically using centrifugal or reciprocating compressors. The station's scale is consistent with regional gas transmission needs in Kentucky. Environmentally, the station's location in Meade County places it near the Ohio River and within a region with mixed industrial and agricultural land use. Natural gas compressor stations are designed with emission controls and safety systems to minimize environmental impact. The facility contributes to the reliability of gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Louisville area and beyond.

The compressor station is situated in Meade County, Kentucky, near the Ohio River and within a region characterized by rolling hills and mixed land use. Natural gas compressor stations typically have environmental considerations including noise management, air emissions from engines, and potential impacts on local waterways. The facility's proximity to populated areas and the Ohio River necessitates robust safety and environmental controls, including leak detection and cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion.