QUINN VV COMPRESSOR STATION - Gas Pipeline Facility in Archuleta, New Mexico

QUINN VV COMPRESSOR STATION is a gas pipeline compressor station located in San Juan County, New Mexico, approximately 7 miles north-northeast of Archuleta. The facility is part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure serving the San Juan Basin, a major natural gas producing region. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline network, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas from production areas to downstream markets. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. The San Juan Basin is a mature gas-producing region, and compressor stations like this one are critical for managing declining reservoir pressures and optimizing throughput. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. QUINN VV COMPRESSOR STATION plays a key role in the regional energy infrastructure, supporting the delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Its location in a rural area of northwestern New Mexico reflects the typical siting of such facilities near production fields. The station contributes to the reliability of the natural gas grid in the Four Corners region.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of the Colorado Plateau, characterized by sagebrush steppe and pinyon-juniper woodlands. Proximity to the San Juan River watershed requires careful management to prevent potential leaks or spills that could affect water quality. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must address risks from seismic activity and soil erosion, with cathodic protection systems used to mitigate corrosion.