Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company LLC, Purv - Gas Pipeline Facility in Purvis, Mississippi

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company LLC, Purv is a gas pipeline facility located at 560 Pumping Station Road in Purvis, Lamar County, Mississippi, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the extensive natural gas transmission network in the region. 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 gas pipeline safety. As a gas pipeline facility, it is subject to stringent safety standards including cathodic protection, leak detection, and integrity management programs. The Purv facility plays a key role in the natural gas infrastructure of Mississippi, supporting the transportation of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Its location in Lamar County places it within a region with moderate population density, requiring careful monitoring and maintenance to ensure safe operations.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Lamar County, Mississippi, near the city of Purvis. The surrounding environment includes forested land and waterways, which may be sensitive to potential pipeline leaks or ruptures. The transport of natural gas via pipeline poses risks of methane emissions and potential impacts on local ecosystems if integrity failures occur. Regulatory oversight by PHMSA mandates environmental protection measures.