Peculiar Southern Star Central Peculiar Compressor Station - Natural Gas Pipeline Facility in Peculiar, Missouri

Peculiar Southern Star Central Peculiar Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline compressor facility located at 24304 South Harper in Peculiar, Cass County, Missouri. The station is part of the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline network, which operates a major natural gas transmission system in the central United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas from production areas to distribution markets. 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 gas pipeline safety. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a natural gas pipeline transportation facility. Compressor stations like this one typically use turbine or reciprocating engines to compress natural gas, and they are critical for maintaining pipeline capacity over long distances. This compressor station plays a key role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, supporting energy delivery to communities and industries in Missouri and beyond. Its location in Cass County places it within a network that connects supply basins to end users, contributing to the reliability of natural gas supply in the central United States. The station's operational status ensures continued service for the surrounding area.

The compressor station is situated in a rural area of Cass County, Missouri, near the city of Peculiar. The surrounding landscape includes agricultural land and scattered residential developments. Natural gas compressor stations can have localized environmental impacts, including noise from engine operation and potential emissions of combustion byproducts. The facility's proximity to populated areas and waterways requires adherence to PHMSA safety regulations to minimize risks associated with natural gas transport.