Northern Natural Gas Co - Owatonna Compressor Station: Gas Pipeline Facility in Ellendale, Minnesota

Northern Natural Gas Co - Owatonna Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 8801 SW 88th Street in Ellendale, Steele County, Minnesota. The station is part of the extensive Northern Natural Gas pipeline network, which transports natural gas across the United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline system, ensuring efficient gas delivery. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for maintaining pipeline integrity and throughput. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. This compressor station plays a key role in the regional natural gas grid, serving communities and industries in southern Minnesota. By maintaining reliable gas flow, it supports heating, power generation, and industrial processes. The facility's operational status ensures continued service to the surrounding area.

The station is located in a rural area of Steele County, Minnesota, near agricultural land and small communities. Natural gas compressor stations typically have localized environmental impacts, including noise from engines and potential emissions. The facility's proximity to waterways and populated areas is managed through PHMSA safety regulations and environmental compliance measures.