Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC - Perryville Compressor Station, Farmerville, Louisiana | Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC - Perryville Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located at 545 Mashaw Dr, west of Highway 2, in Farmerville, Union Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and plays a key role in the Midcontinent Express Pipeline system, which transports natural gas across the region. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline network, ensuring efficient delivery of natural gas to downstream markets. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a natural gas pipeline transportation facility. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for maintaining pipeline integrity and throughput, typically featuring gas-fired turbines or electric motors to drive compression. The Perryville Compressor Station supports the broader Midcontinent Express Pipeline, which connects natural gas supply basins to demand centers. Its location in northern Louisiana places it within a region with significant natural gas infrastructure, contributing to energy reliability for residential, commercial, and industrial users. The facility's operational status ensures continued service within the pipeline grid.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Union Parish, Louisiana, near the town of Farmerville. The surrounding landscape includes forests and agricultural land, with the nearby Ouachita River and Bayou D'Arbonne providing water resources. Pipeline compressor stations can have localized environmental impacts, including noise from compressor operations and potential emissions from combustion engines. Regulatory requirements under PHMSA mandate leak detection and cathodic protection to minimize environmental risks.