Signal Butte Compressor Station - Gas Pipeline Facility in Havre, Montana

Signal Butte Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Havre, Hill County, Montana, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow in the natural gas transmission system, serving the regional 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. Compressor stations like this one are critical for long-distance gas transport, typically using turbine or reciprocating compressors. The facility's location in Montana suggests it may be part of a major interstate pipeline corridor. Environmental and operational significance includes supporting natural gas distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. The facility's proximity to Havre and surrounding areas requires adherence to safety protocols to mitigate risks associated with high-pressure gas operations. Its role in the broader pipeline network contributes to energy reliability in the northern United States.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Montana, near the Milk River and agricultural lands. Proximity to populated areas and waterways necessitates robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent corrosion and environmental contamination. The transported natural gas poses combustion risks, requiring strict adherence to PHMSA safety standards to protect local ecosystems and communities.