Overview
Northern Border Pipeline Company Grundy Center Compressor Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Grundy Center, Iowa, United States. It supports the transport of natural gas through the Northern Border Pipeline system.
The Northern Border Pipeline Company Grundy Center Compressor Station is a key component of the Northern Border Pipeline system, located in Grundy Center, Iowa, United States. This facility operates as a compressor station, which is essential for maintaining pressure and flow in the natural gas pipeline network. The station is situated in Grundy County, Iowa, and serves as a critical node in the midstream infrastructure that connects natural gas supply regions to markets. As a gas pipeline compressor station, this facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and adheres to the safety standards outlined in 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Compressor stations like this one typically use turbine or electric compressors to boost gas pressure, ensuring efficient transport over long distances. The facility's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is part of the pipeline transportation of natural gas sector. The Grundy Center Compressor Station plays a vital role in the reliability and capacity of the Northern Border Pipeline, which transports natural gas from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and the Williston Basin to markets in the Midwest and eastern United States. By maintaining pipeline pressure, this station helps ensure a steady supply of natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in the region.
Environmental context
The compressor station is located in a rural area of Grundy County, Iowa, surrounded by agricultural land. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing immediate risk to communities. The facility's operations involve natural gas, which poses risks of leaks or ruptures that could affect local air quality and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Pipeline infrastructure in this region is subject to PHMSA regulations requiring leak detection, corrosion prevention, and emergency response plans to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 22510 F Ave, Grundy Center, Iowa 50638, United States, in Grundy County.
It is a compressor station that maintains pressure in the Northern Border Pipeline system, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas.
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety.
Safety measures include cathodic protection for corrosion control, leak detection systems, pressure monitoring, and emergency response plans as required by PHMSA.
The Northern Border Pipeline transports natural gas from the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and Williston Basin to markets in the Midwest and eastern United States.
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