MARKWEST HUMPHREYS COMPRESSOR STATION - Barnesville, Ohio Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

MARKWEST HUMPHREYS COMPRESSOR STATION is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located at 34636 Johnson Ridge Rd, Barnesville, Ohio, in Belmont County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional natural gas transmission network, which is critical for moving gas from production areas to end users. The station operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline system, a standard component of midstream gas infrastructure in the United States. This facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the Ohio region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Its location in a rural area of Belmont County reflects typical siting for such infrastructure, balancing proximity to gas sources and distribution networks.

The compressor station is situated in a rural area of Belmont County, Ohio, near the village of Barnesville. The surrounding landscape includes agricultural land and wooded areas, with the nearest waterways being small creeks and tributaries of the Ohio River. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to terrain stability and proximity to water bodies, with cathodic protection systems in place to prevent corrosion.