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

Pine Prairie Energy Center LLC operates a gas pipeline facility located at 1680 Ambrose Rd in Ville Platte, Louisiana, within Evangeline Parish. This facility is part of the extensive natural gas pipeline network in the United States, serving the region's energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas pipeline facility, it is subject to standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance, including cathodic protection and leak detection. The Pine Prairie Energy Center plays a role in the transportation of natural gas, supporting local and regional energy distribution. Its location in Louisiana, a state with significant oil and gas activity, underscores its importance in the broader energy supply chain.

The facility is located in a rural area of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, near waterways and agricultural land. Gas pipelines in this region must consider proximity to populated areas and water bodies, as well as the age of infrastructure and cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion and leaks.