Natural Gas Pipeline Co of America - Station 204, Columbus Junction, Iowa | Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Natural Gas Pipeline Co of America - Station 204 is an operational gas pipeline facility located at 21864 120th St, Columbus Junction, Iowa, in Louisa County. The facility is part of the broader natural gas transmission infrastructure in the United States, regulated under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. As a pipeline station, it plays a critical role in maintaining pressure and flow within the pipeline system. The facility operates under NAICS codes 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution) and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas). The station is typical of midstream infrastructure that supports the transport of natural gas from production areas to distribution networks. In Iowa, such facilities are integral to the state's energy grid, connecting regional supplies to local utilities and industrial consumers. The environmental significance of Station 204 lies in its role in delivering natural gas, a lower-carbon fossil fuel, to end-users. Its location in a rural area of southeastern Iowa minimizes proximity to dense populations, though pipeline safety measures including cathodic protection and regular inspections are standard. The facility contributes to energy reliability in the Midwest region.

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Louisa County, Iowa, near the Iowa River. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must consider potential impacts on waterways and farmland. Standard environmental protections include leak detection systems and corrosion prevention. The transport of natural gas, while cleaner than coal, still involves methane emissions, and regulatory oversight ensures compliance with environmental standards.