Redtail Compressor Station - Gas Pipeline Facility in Bushnell, Nebraska

Redtail Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located on County Road 23 in Bushnell, Nebraska, United States. It operates within the natural gas transmission sector, serving as a key component of the regional pipeline network. The facility is situated in a rural area of western Nebraska, near the Colorado border, and plays a role in maintaining gas flow pressure and volume along the pipeline system. As a compressor station, this facility is regulated under 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. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is part of the pipeline transportation of natural gas sector. Typical compressor stations include gas turbines or electric motors to drive compressors, along with safety systems such as emergency shutdown valves and pressure relief devices. The facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Its operational status ensures continued service within the broader interstate pipeline network. Environmental considerations include proximity to agricultural land and potential impacts on local air quality from compressor emissions, which are subject to EPA regulations.

The facility is located in a rural agricultural area of western Nebraska, with low population density. The primary environmental considerations for gas compressor stations include air emissions from engines (NOx, CO, VOCs) and potential methane leaks. The site is not in close proximity to major waterways or populated areas, reducing certain risk factors. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA and EPA ensures compliance with emission standards and pipeline integrity management.