Overview
MITO RESOURCES LLC / SMITH FARMS COMPRESSOR STATION is an operational gas pipeline facility located near Bessie, Oklahoma, United States. It supports natural gas transmission infrastructure in Washita County.
MITO RESOURCES LLC / SMITH FARMS COMPRESSOR STATION is a gas pipeline compressor station located approximately 4 miles south and 3.2 miles east of Clinton, near Bessie, Oklahoma. This facility is part of the United States' extensive natural gas transmission network, which is regulated under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. The station plays a role in maintaining pressure and flow within the pipeline system, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas across the region. The facility operates under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. Compressor stations like this one are critical for overcoming friction losses and maintaining pipeline capacity over long distances. The station's location in rural Oklahoma places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity, including production from the Anadarko Basin. Regulatory oversight by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) ensures compliance with safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance. This compressor station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. Its operation supports the broader energy infrastructure of Oklahoma, a state with a dense pipeline network. The facility's environmental context includes proximity to agricultural land and water resources, requiring adherence to spill prevention and cathodic protection protocols to minimize ecological impact.
Environmental context
The compressor station is situated in a rural area of Washita County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and proximity to waterways. Natural gas pipeline operations require careful management to prevent leaks and corrosion, with cathodic protection systems and regular inspections mandated by PHMSA. The facility's location away from dense population centers reduces immediate risk, but the potential for methane emissions and ground disturbance during maintenance necessitates environmental monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Bessie, Oklahoma, approximately 4 miles south and 3.2 miles east of Clinton, in Washita County.
A compressor station pressurizes natural gas to maintain flow through the pipeline, overcoming friction losses and ensuring efficient transport over long distances.
Gas pipeline facilities are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Common safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, leak detection systems, emergency shutdown valves, and regular inspections as required by PHMSA regulations.
The facility operates under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas.
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