Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC - Grand Island Compressor Station | Nebraska Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission, LLC - Grand Island Compressor Station is an operational gas pipeline facility located at 3985 North Gunbarrel Road in Grand Island, Merrick County, Nebraska. The facility operates within the United States natural gas transmission network, serving as a compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the pipeline system. As part of the Tallgrass Interstate Gas Transmission system, it plays a key role in regional gas transport. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs 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 compress natural gas. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. Environmentally, the compressor station is situated in an agricultural area near the Platte River, which may influence local ecological considerations. The facility's operation involves combustion emissions from compressors and potential methane leakage, which are regulated under EPA and state environmental programs. Its role in the interstate gas grid supports energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial users across the region.

The Grand Island Compressor Station is located in central Nebraska, an area dominated by agriculture and the Platte River ecosystem. The facility's operation involves natural gas compression, which can result in air emissions including nitrogen oxides and methane. Proximity to waterways and agricultural land requires adherence to environmental regulations to minimize impact on local ecosystems and water resources.