Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC - Station 305, Texarkana, Arkansas | Gas Pipeline Facility

Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC - Station 305 is an operational gas pipeline facility located in Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is part of the extensive natural gas pipeline infrastructure that serves the region, connecting supply sources to distribution networks. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a compressor station or metering station along a major pipeline, it supports the safe and efficient transport of natural gas across state lines. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a pipeline transportation of natural gas facility. Station 305 contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the Texarkana area and beyond. Its operational status ensures continued service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The facility's location in Arkansas places it within a network that connects to major gas-producing regions and markets.

The facility is situated in Texarkana, a city near the border with Texas, in an area with a mix of urban and rural land use. Proximity to populated areas and waterways requires robust safety measures to prevent leaks or ruptures. The pipeline's age and cathodic protection systems are critical for corrosion control, and the commodity transported (natural gas) poses combustion risks. Regulatory compliance with PHMSA standards helps mitigate environmental impacts.