Northern Natural Gas - Hollandale TBS Gas Pipeline Facility in Ellendale, Minnesota

Northern Natural Gas - Hollandale TBS is a gas pipeline facility located in Ellendale, Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The facility is part of the extensive Northern Natural Gas pipeline system, which transports natural gas across the Midwest. As an operational station, it plays a key role in the regional gas transmission network. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The facility is typical of midstream gas infrastructure in the region, serving to maintain pressure and monitor flow. This facility contributes to the energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Minnesota and neighboring states. Its location in a rural area near Ellendale minimizes immediate population density risks, though proximity to agricultural land and waterways requires ongoing environmental monitoring and cathodic protection to prevent leaks and corrosion.

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of southern Minnesota, near waterways that drain into the Mississippi River basin. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to soil corrosion from agricultural chemicals and potential impacts on local ecosystems. Regular cathodic protection and leak detection are critical to prevent environmental contamination.