Pine Prairie Energy Center - Gas Pipeline Facility in Ville Platte, Louisiana

Pine Prairie Energy Center is a gas pipeline facility located at 1680 Ambrose Rd., Ville Platte, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. It serves as a component of the broader natural gas transmission network in the Gulf Coast region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT), specifically 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. In Louisiana, a state with extensive pipeline infrastructure due to its oil and gas industry, such facilities are subject to stringent safety standards including cathodic protection, leak detection, and integrity management programs. Pine Prairie Energy Center contributes to the reliable delivery of natural gas to industrial, commercial, and residential consumers in the region. Its location in Evangeline Parish places it within a network that supports energy supply for local communities and broader markets. The facility's operational status ensures continued service in the natural gas supply chain.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, characterized by wetlands and agricultural land. Proximity to waterways and populated areas necessitates robust environmental safeguards. Pipeline operations in this region must address potential impacts on local ecosystems, including soil erosion and water quality, through adherence to PHMSA regulations and best management practices.