Southern Natural Gas Co - Logansport Compressor Station: Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Logansport, Louisiana

Southern Natural Gas Co - Logansport Compressor Station is a gas pipeline compressor station located at 239 Natural Gas Rd, Logansport, Louisiana, in De Soto Parish. The facility is part of the Southern Natural Gas pipeline network, which is a major natural gas transmission system serving the southeastern United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas from production areas to distribution markets. The facility 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. The station's NAICS codes (211111, 211130, 486210) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and natural gas pipeline transportation. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pipeline integrity and throughput, especially over long distances. The Logansport Compressor Station plays a key role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, supporting energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users. Its location in northwestern Louisiana places it within a network that connects Gulf Coast production areas to markets in the Midwest and Southeast. The station's operational status ensures continued reliability of natural gas delivery in the region.

The facility is situated in a rural area of De Soto Parish, near the Texas border. The surrounding region includes forested land and agricultural areas, with the Sabine River nearby. Pipeline compressor stations typically have emissions from natural gas-fired engines, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The station's proximity to waterways and populated areas requires adherence to PHMSA's integrity management regulations to prevent leaks and ensure environmental protection.