MIDWESTERN GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY STA - Gas Pipeline Facility in Petersburg, Indiana

MIDWESTERN GAS TRANSMISSION COMPANY STA is a gas pipeline facility located at 1275 N 550 E in Petersburg, Pike County, Indiana, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region. As a gas pipeline station, it plays a role in the transport of natural gas from supply sources to distribution networks. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a natural gas pipeline transmission facility. The facility is part of the extensive U.S. natural gas pipeline network that spans over 300,000 miles. The environmental significance of this facility relates to its role in delivering natural gas, a key energy source for heating, electricity generation, and industrial processes in the Midwest. The facility's location in a rural area of Indiana reduces immediate population density risks, but proximity to waterways and agricultural land requires adherence to safety and environmental protection standards.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Pike County, Indiana, near the White River watershed. Natural gas pipelines in this region must manage risks related to soil erosion, waterway crossings, and potential leaks. The area's agricultural land use and proximity to the river necessitate robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent environmental contamination.