Overview
Southern Natural Gas Company, L.L.C - Pavo Comp Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Pavo, Georgia, United States. It plays a key role in the regional natural gas transmission network.
Southern Natural Gas Company, L.L.C - Pavo Comp Station is a gas pipeline compressor station located at 10104 Tallokas Rd, Pavo, Georgia, United States. The facility is part of the Southern Natural Gas pipeline system, which transports natural gas across the southeastern United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline network, ensuring reliable gas delivery to customers. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for long-distance gas transmission, typically featuring gas-fired turbines or electric motors to drive compressors. The station's location in Thomas County, Georgia, places it within a region with extensive pipeline infrastructure serving both residential and industrial markets. Environmental considerations for gas pipeline compressor stations include emissions from compressor engines, noise management, and proximity to populated areas. The Pavo Comp Station is situated in a rural area, which may reduce community exposure. The facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in Georgia and the broader southeastern United States, supporting energy needs for heating, power generation, and industrial processes.
Environmental context
The Pavo Comp Station is located in a rural area of Thomas County, Georgia, near agricultural lands and small communities. Gas pipeline compressor stations can have local environmental impacts including air emissions from compressor engines and potential noise. The facility's rural setting may mitigate some community exposure, but proximity to waterways and groundwater resources requires careful management of any potential leaks or spills. The pipeline transports natural gas, which has lower carbon intensity than coal or oil but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions when combusted.
Frequently asked questions
The Southern Natural Gas Pavo Comp Station is located at 10104 Tallokas Rd, Pavo, Georgia 31778, United States.
The Pavo Comp Station is a compressor station on the Southern Natural Gas pipeline system. It maintains pressure and flow of natural gas as it is transported through the pipeline network.
Gas pipeline compressor stations in the United States are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which covers safety standards for gas pipelines.
Typical safety measures include pressure monitoring, automatic shut-off valves, leak detection systems, cathodic protection for corrosion control, and regular inspections as required by PHMSA regulations.
The station supports reliable natural gas supply for the region, which benefits residential heating and local industry. Its rural location minimizes noise and air quality impacts, though it still adheres to environmental regulations to protect nearby communities.
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