Overview
Texas Eastern Transmission LP - Opelousas Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility in Opelousas, Louisiana, USA. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Texas Eastern Transmission LP - Opelousas Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located at 586 Texas Eastern Rd in Opelousas, St Landry Parish, Louisiana. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station along the Texas Eastern Transmission pipeline system, which is a major natural gas pipeline network in the United States. 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 the safety of gas pipelines. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance natural gas pipelines, ensuring efficient transport from production areas to markets. As part of the Texas Eastern Transmission system, this compressor station plays a key role in the natural gas infrastructure of the Gulf Coast region. It supports the reliable delivery of natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use, contributing to energy security in Louisiana and beyond.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Opelousas, a city in south-central Louisiana near the Atchafalaya Basin, an ecologically significant wetland area. Pipeline operations in this region must consider proximity to waterways and floodplains, as well as the potential for impacts on local ecosystems. The facility's cathodic protection systems and pipeline integrity management are critical for preventing leaks and minimizing environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 586 Texas Eastern Rd, Opelousas, Louisiana 70570, USA, in St Landry Parish.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the Texas Eastern Transmission pipeline system, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas.
The facility is regulated under U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines, including design, construction, and operation.
As part of the Texas Eastern Transmission system, it helps deliver natural gas from production areas in the Gulf Coast to markets across the eastern United States.
Facilities must manage risks related to proximity to wetlands and waterways, implement leak detection and cathodic protection, and comply with spill prevention and response plans.
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