ROVER PIPELINE - MAINLINE CS3 (0317002005) Compressor Station, Chatfield Twp., Ohio | Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

ROVER PIPELINE - MAINLINE CS3 (0317002005) is a compressor station located at 2903 Albaugh Rd, Chatfield Twp., Crawford County, Ohio, United States. This facility is part of the Rover Pipeline, a large-diameter natural gas transmission system that transports gas from the Marcellus and Utica shale regions to markets in the Midwest and Canada. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure to ensure efficient gas flow along the mainline. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a natural gas pipeline transportation facility. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pipeline capacity and reliability, typically featuring gas-fired turbines or electric motors to compress the gas. This compressor station plays a key role in the regional energy grid, supporting the delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in rural Ohio reflects the strategic placement of such facilities along major pipeline corridors. The Rover Pipeline system is one of the largest natural gas pipelines in the United States, with a significant impact on energy supply and infrastructure development in the region.

The compressor station is situated in a rural area of Crawford County, Ohio, surrounded by agricultural land and scattered residential properties. The region's flat terrain and proximity to waterways such as the Sandusky River require careful management of potential impacts from pipeline operations, including noise and emissions from compressor engines. The facility's design includes modern emission controls and leak detection systems to minimize environmental footprint.