Southern Natural Gas Company, Pickens Compressor Station - Gas Pipeline Facility in Pickens, Mississippi

Southern Natural Gas Company, Pickens Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Pickens, Yazoo County, Mississippi. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station within the Southern Natural Gas pipeline system, which transports natural gas across the southeastern United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline, ensuring efficient gas 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 for gas pipeline safety. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a natural gas pipeline transmission facility. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for maintaining pipeline integrity and capacity, especially in regions with varying demand. This compressor station supports the natural gas supply chain in Mississippi and the broader Gulf Coast region. Its location in Yazoo County places it in a rural area, reducing proximity to densely populated zones. The facility contributes to energy reliability for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, and its operational status ensures continued service in the regional gas grid.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Yazoo County, Mississippi, near the Big Black River watershed. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to soil erosion and waterway crossings. The compressor station uses natural gas-powered engines, which emit combustion byproducts. Cathodic protection systems are employed to prevent pipeline corrosion, a key environmental consideration for long-term integrity.