Southern Natural Gas Co - Shadyside Compressor Station: Centerville, Louisiana Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Southern Natural Gas Co - Shadyside Compressor Station is a gas pipeline compressor station located at 293 Sonat Ln, Centerville, Louisiana, in St. Mary Parish. The facility is part of the extensive natural gas transmission network operated by Southern Natural Gas Company, a major interstate pipeline system serving the southeastern United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow of natural gas along the pipeline, ensuring reliable delivery to downstream 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 code 486210 indicates it is classified as a natural gas pipeline transportation facility. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for maintaining pipeline efficiency, typically using gas-fired turbines or electric motors to compress natural gas. The station's location in Louisiana places it within a major energy corridor, supporting both regional and interstate gas transport. Environmentally, the station's operations involve combustion emissions from compressors and potential methane leakage, which are regulated under EPA and state air quality standards. The facility's proximity to the Atchafalaya Basin and Gulf Coast wetlands necessitates careful environmental management to protect sensitive ecosystems. As part of the Southern Natural Gas system, this station contributes to the energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users across the region, highlighting its importance in the national pipeline infrastructure.

The Shadyside Compressor Station is situated in the Atchafalaya Basin region of Louisiana, an area characterized by extensive wetlands and waterways. Pipeline operations in this region require careful management to prevent leaks and spills that could impact sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The facility's compressors emit greenhouse gases and criteria pollutants, subject to federal and state air quality regulations. Cathodic protection systems are used to prevent pipeline corrosion, reducing the risk of environmental releases.