Northern Border Pipeline Co Sta 1 - Glasgow, Montana Gas Pipeline Facility

NORTHERN BORDER PIPELINE CO STA 1 is a gas pipeline facility located at 150 Compressor Station Rd in Glasgow, Valley County, Montana. It is part of the Northern Border Pipeline system, which transports natural gas from Canada to the U.S. Midwest. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. The facility's technical specifications include NAICS codes 221210 (Natural Gas Distribution) and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas), indicating its role in both distribution and transmission. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure to ensure efficient gas flow along the pipeline. The station is situated in a rural area of northeastern Montana, near the Missouri River, which influences environmental monitoring and safety protocols. Operationally, the station supports the Northern Border Pipeline, a critical infrastructure for delivering natural gas to markets in the Midwest and beyond. Its location in Glasgow places it within a region with cold winters, requiring robust maintenance and cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion. The facility contributes to energy security and economic activity in the area.

The facility is located in a rural area near the Missouri River, which requires careful monitoring to prevent leaks or spills that could impact water quality. The region's cold climate and soil conditions necessitate effective cathodic protection and pipeline integrity management. Proximity to agricultural land and wildlife habitats underscores the importance of environmental stewardship and compliance with PHMSA regulations.