MOBILE UNIT 1 COMPRESSOR STATION - Gas Pipeline Compressor Station in Portable Source, New Mexico

MOBILE UNIT 1 COMPRESSOR STATION is a gas pipeline compressor station located in Portable Source, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. Its coordinates place it in the Permian Basin region, a major oil and gas producing area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance natural gas pipelines. The station's mobile unit designation suggests it may be a modular or relocatable facility used for temporary capacity or emergency support. As part of the extensive U.S. natural gas pipeline network, this compressor station plays a role in transporting gas from production fields to processing plants and end users. Its location in New Mexico places it within a region with significant pipeline infrastructure supporting both domestic consumption and exports. The facility contributes to grid reliability and energy supply for the surrounding area.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern New Mexico, near the Permian Basin. Pipeline compressor stations can have local environmental impacts including air emissions from engine exhaust and noise. Proximity to populated areas and waterways is a consideration for risk management. The station's mobile nature may reduce long-term site disturbance.