Ozark Gas - Price Compressor: Natural Gas Pipeline Compressor Station in Russellville, Arkansas

Ozark Gas - Price Compressor is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas, United States. The facility is part of the Ozark Gas Transmission system, which plays a key role in transporting natural gas across the region. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline network, ensuring efficient delivery of natural gas to downstream markets. The facility 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 the safe operation of gas pipelines. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for maintaining pipeline integrity and capacity. The station's location in Russellville places it within a network that serves both industrial and residential customers in Arkansas and neighboring states. Environmentally, the compressor station is situated in a region with a mix of rural and urban areas, with the Arkansas River nearby. Natural gas compressor stations typically have emissions from engines and fugitive methane, which are regulated under EPA and state air quality programs. The facility's role in the natural gas supply chain supports energy reliability but also requires careful management of environmental impacts.

The compressor station is located near the Arkansas River and within a region that includes both agricultural and residential areas. Natural gas compressor stations can contribute to local air emissions, including nitrogen oxides and methane, which are subject to EPA and state air quality permits. The facility's proximity to waterways necessitates spill prevention and cathodic protection measures to protect groundwater and surface water.