Southcross Mississippi Pipeline LP, Taylorsville Pipeline Project - Gas Pipeline in Mississippi

Southcross Mississippi Pipeline LP, Taylorsville Pipeline Project is a gas pipeline facility located in Smith County, Mississippi, near the town of Taylorsville. The pipeline is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transportation infrastructure in the region. As a gas pipeline, it is subject to federal safety regulations enforced by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192. The facility operates under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. Typical gas pipelines in this region range from small gathering lines to larger transmission pipelines. The regulatory framework requires operators to implement integrity management programs, cathodic protection, and regular inspections to ensure safe operation. The Taylorsville Pipeline Project contributes to the natural gas supply chain in Mississippi, supporting local distribution and potentially industrial consumers. Its location in a rural area may reduce population density risks, but proximity to waterways or environmentally sensitive areas would require careful monitoring. The pipeline's role in the broader energy grid underscores its importance for regional energy reliability.

The pipeline traverses Smith County, Mississippi, an area characterized by mixed forest and agricultural land. Proximity to waterways such as the Leaf River and its tributaries may require environmental safeguards to prevent spills. The region's humid subtropical climate with heavy rainfall can increase erosion and corrosion risks, necessitating robust cathodic protection and monitoring. The pipeline's commodity (natural gas) poses lower environmental risk than liquids, but methane leaks remain a concern.