ONEOK - Riddle Compressor Station: Natural Gas Pipeline Facility in Alex, Oklahoma

ONEOK - Riddle Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma. As a compressor station, it plays a vital role in maintaining pressure and flow within the natural gas pipeline network, ensuring efficient transport from production areas to markets. The facility is part of ONEOK's extensive midstream infrastructure in the region. The station operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical for long-distance gas transmission, typically using turbine or reciprocating compressors. The facility's location in Oklahoma places it within a major natural gas-producing region, contributing to the state's energy infrastructure. Environmentally, the compressor station supports the reliable delivery of natural gas, a lower-carbon fossil fuel, to end users. Its operations are subject to emissions controls and safety protocols to minimize environmental impact. The facility's role in the pipeline grid enhances energy security for the surrounding communities and industries in Oklahoma.

The compressor station is situated in a rural area of Grady County, Oklahoma, near agricultural land and small communities. Natural gas pipeline infrastructure in this region must consider proximity to populated areas and waterways. The facility's operations involve combustion emissions from compressors, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent pipeline corrosion, reducing the risk of leaks.