Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co Compressor Station 504 - Pitkin, Louisiana Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Co Compressor Station 504 is a natural gas compressor station located at 2277 Gravel Hill Church Rd, Pitkin, Louisiana, in Vernon County. The facility is part of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline system, a major natural gas transmission network serving the United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline, ensuring efficient gas transport across long distances. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pipeline integrity and throughput, typically using turbine or reciprocating compressors. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. This compressor station plays a key role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, supporting energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in Louisiana, a state with extensive pipeline networks, underscores its importance in connecting supply sources to demand centers. The facility contributes to grid reliability and energy security in the Gulf Coast region.

The compressor station is situated in a rural area of Vernon County, Louisiana, near the Kisatchie National Forest. Natural gas pipeline operations in this region must manage risks related to proximity to forested areas and waterways. Emissions from compressor engines, including nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Pipeline integrity management programs address corrosion prevention and leak detection to protect local ecosystems and groundwater.