MARKWEST HUMPHREYS COMPRESSOR STATION (0607015007) - Gas Pipeline in Barnesville, Ohio

MARKWEST HUMPHREYS COMPRESSOR STATION (0607015007) is a gas pipeline compressor station located at 34636 Johnson Ridge Rd, Barnesville, Belmont County, Ohio. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a compressor station, it plays a critical role in maintaining gas flow and pressure within the broader pipeline network. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are essential for long-distance gas transmission, typically featuring gas-fired turbines or electric motors to pressurize the pipeline. The station's location in rural Ohio positions it within a region with extensive natural gas infrastructure, serving both local distribution and interstate transport. Environmentally, the station's operations involve combustion emissions and potential noise impacts, but modern facilities incorporate emission controls and noise mitigation. The station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. Its role in the pipeline grid supports energy security and economic activity in the Appalachian basin.

The compressor station is situated in a rural area of Belmont County, Ohio, near the village of Barnesville. The surrounding landscape is primarily agricultural with scattered woodlands. Proximity to waterways and populated areas is a consideration for pipeline safety. The facility's operations involve natural gas compression, which can result in air emissions and noise. Regulatory compliance under PHMSA and state environmental agencies ensures monitoring and mitigation of these impacts.