Southern Natural Gas Company LLC, Bay SP - Gas Pipeline Facility in Bay Springs, Mississippi

Southern Natural Gas Company LLC, Bay SP is a gas pipeline facility located at 453 County Road 182 in Bay Springs, Jasper County, Mississippi. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. It is part of the extensive natural gas pipeline network in the United States, which is critical for transporting natural gas from production areas to consumers. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safety of gas pipelines. These regulations cover design, construction, testing, operation, and maintenance to ensure pipeline integrity. The facility's location in rural Mississippi suggests it may serve as a transmission or distribution point within the regional gas grid. As part of the Southern Natural Gas Company system, this facility contributes to the reliable supply of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the southeastern United States. The pipeline infrastructure in this region supports energy needs and economic activity, while adhering to strict safety and environmental standards to minimize risks to nearby communities and ecosystems.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Jasper County, Mississippi, near the Chickasawhay River watershed. Pipeline operations in this region must consider potential impacts on local waterways and groundwater. The transport of natural gas, while less hazardous than liquids, still requires robust leak detection and cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion and ensure environmental safety. Proximity to agricultural lands and forests underscores the need for careful right-of-way management to minimize ecological disruption.