Southern Natural Gas Company 24 Inch 2nd North Main Line Test - Kosciusko, Mississippi Gas Pipeline

The Southern Natural Gas Company 24 Inch 2nd North Main Line Test is an operational gas pipeline located in Kosciusko, Attala County, Mississippi, United States. This facility is part of the extensive natural gas transmission network that serves the southeastern United States, transporting natural gas from production areas to distribution points. As a gas pipeline operating under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and regulated under 49 CFR Part 192, this facility adheres to stringent safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance. The pipeline's 24-inch diameter indicates a medium-to-large transmission line typical of regional natural gas infrastructure in the United States. The pipeline plays a critical role in the natural gas supply chain, connecting production regions to end-users such as power plants, industrial facilities, and residential consumers. Its operational status ensures continued reliability for the regional energy grid, supporting economic activity and energy security in Mississippi and beyond.

The pipeline traverses areas near Kosciusko, a community in central Mississippi with proximity to waterways and agricultural land. As a natural gas pipeline, the primary environmental considerations include potential methane leakage, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, and the risk of rupture or corrosion over time. The facility's age and cathodic protection status are key factors in assessing long-term integrity and environmental risk.