Overview
ROVER - MAINLINE CS #2 is a gas pipeline compressor station in Wooster, Ohio, United States. It operates as part of the Rover Pipeline system, supporting natural gas transmission across the region.
ROVER - MAINLINE CS #2 is a gas pipeline compressor station located in Wooster, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Rover Pipeline system, a major natural gas transmission infrastructure project that transports gas from the Marcellus and Utica shale regions to markets in the Midwest and Gulf Coast. The facility plays a key role in maintaining pressure and flow within the pipeline network. The station 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 in the United States. Compressor stations like this one are critical for long-distance gas transport, typically using turbine or electric compressors to boost pressure. The Rover system spans hundreds of miles, and CS #2 is one of several stations along the mainline. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area near Wooster, Ohio, with proximity to agricultural land and waterways. Gas pipeline compressor stations are designed with emissions controls and safety systems to minimize environmental impact. The Rover pipeline contributes to energy supply reliability for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
Environmental context
The compressor station is located in a rural area of Wayne County, Ohio, near the Killbuck Creek watershed. Natural gas pipeline operations require careful management of emissions from compressors and potential leak risks. The facility's proximity to agricultural land and water bodies necessitates adherence to PHMSA safety regulations and environmental best practices to protect local ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ROVER - MAINLINE CS #2 is located in Wooster, Ohio, United States, with coordinates 40.787308, -82.095565.
It is a compressor station on the Rover Pipeline, a natural gas transmission system that transports gas from the Marcellus and Utica shale regions to markets in the Midwest and Gulf Coast.
The facility is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines in the United States.
Compressor stations like this one are equipped with emergency shutdown systems, leak detection, pressure relief valves, and regular inspections to ensure safe operation. PHMSA requires compliance with integrity management programs.
Compressor stations emit greenhouse gases and air pollutants from engines, but modern stations use emissions controls. They also have spill prevention plans to protect nearby water sources and soil.
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