Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company LLC, Bay St Louis Compressor Station Number 530 - Gas Pipeline Facility in Mississippi

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company LLC, Bay St Louis Compressor Station Number 530 is a gas pipeline compressor station located at 10064 Lower Bay Road in Bay St Louis, Hancock County, Mississippi. The facility is part of the Tennessee Gas Pipeline system, a major natural gas transmission network serving the eastern United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure to ensure efficient gas flow along the pipeline. 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 station's NAICS codes (221210 for natural gas distribution and 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas) reflect its dual role in transmission and distribution. Typical compressor stations of this scale utilize gas-fired turbines or electric motors to drive compressors, with safety systems including emergency shutdown valves and leak detection. This compressor station plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability of natural gas supply to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Gulf Coast region and beyond. Its location near the Gulf of Mexico positions it within a key energy infrastructure corridor, supporting regional energy security and economic activity.

The facility is situated in a coastal area near the Gulf of Mexico, which presents environmental considerations such as hurricane risk and potential impacts on nearby wetlands and waterways. Pipeline compressor stations typically have emissions from combustion engines and fugitive methane leaks, subject to EPA regulations. The proximity to populated areas in Bay St Louis requires robust safety and emergency response planning to protect public health and the environment.