Overview
SJ 31-6 NO233 Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located near Farmington, New Mexico, United States. It operates as part of the regional gas transmission infrastructure.
SJ 31-6 NO233 Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located approximately 50 miles east of Farmington, New Mexico, in San Juan County. The station is part of the extensive natural gas pipeline network that serves the United States, operating under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192. As a compressor station, it plays a critical role in maintaining pressure and flow within the gas transmission system. The facility operates under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. Compressor stations of this type typically include gas-fired turbines or electric motors to compress natural gas, along with associated piping, valves, and safety systems. The station is situated in the San Juan Basin, a major natural gas-producing region, and likely connects to gathering lines from local production fields and interstate transmission pipelines. Environmentally, the station's operation involves combustion emissions from compressors and potential fugitive methane releases. Its location in a semi-arid region with low population density reduces some community exposure risks, but proximity to sensitive ecosystems such as the Colorado Plateau requires adherence to environmental regulations. The facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users across the southwestern United States.
Environmental context
The compressor station is located in the San Juan Basin, a region with significant natural gas production and arid to semi-arid climate. Potential environmental impacts include air emissions from compressor engines (NOx, CO2, methane) and risk of leaks or spills. The area supports wildlife such as pronghorn and sage-grouse, and water resources are limited, making spill prevention critical. Regulatory compliance under the Clean Air Act and state environmental rules governs emission controls and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
SJ 31-6 NO233 Compressor Station is located approximately 50 miles east of Farmington, New Mexico, in San Juan County, United States.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the gas transmission pipeline system, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas from production areas to consumers.
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for natural gas pipelines.
Typical safety measures include automatic shutdown systems, pressure relief valves, leak detection equipment, fire suppression systems, and regular inspections per PHMSA requirements.
Environmental impacts include air emissions from compressor engines (e.g., nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide, methane) and potential for fugitive methane leaks. Operators must comply with Clean Air Act regulations and implement leak detection and repair programs.
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