Northern Natural Gas Co - Woo Gas Pipeline Facility, Wood Lake, Minnesota

Northern Natural Gas Co - Woo is a gas pipeline facility located at 5497 180th Ave, Wood Lake, Minnesota, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the Northern Natural Gas pipeline network, one of the largest natural gas pipeline systems in the United States, spanning over 16,000 miles and serving multiple states in the Midwest and Great Plains. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safety of natural gas pipelines. The pipeline infrastructure in this region typically includes high-pressure transmission lines with cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion, along with regular inspection and maintenance protocols. The Northern Natural Gas system plays a critical role in delivering natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the region. The Wood Lake facility contributes to the reliability and capacity of the network, supporting energy needs in Minnesota and beyond. Its location in Yellow Medicine County places it within a rural agricultural area, where pipeline safety and environmental stewardship are key operational priorities.

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, near the Minnesota River watershed. Pipeline operations in such settings require careful management to protect water resources and soil integrity. The transport of natural gas, while less hazardous than liquids, still necessitates robust leak detection and emergency response plans to safeguard nearby communities and ecosystems.