Texas Gas Transmission - Jeffersontown Station: Natural Gas Pipeline Facility in Louisville, Kentucky

Texas Gas Transmission - Jeffersontown Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located at 10327 Gaslight Way in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. The facility is part of the Texas Gas Transmission pipeline system, which is a major interstate natural gas pipeline network serving the central United States. The station is operational and plays a role in the regional natural gas transmission infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. As a gas pipeline station, it likely includes compression, metering, or valve equipment to manage gas flow. The NAICS codes 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction) and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas) indicate its construction and operational classification. The Jeffersontown Station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the Louisville metropolitan area and the broader Kentucky region. Its location in Jefferson County places it within a densely populated area, requiring adherence to stringent safety and environmental standards to protect nearby communities and ecosystems.

The facility is situated in an urban area of Louisville, Kentucky, near residential and commercial zones. Natural gas pipelines require careful monitoring for leaks and corrosion to prevent methane emissions and safety hazards. The local environment includes waterways such as the Ohio River, which could be impacted by any accidental release. Cathodic protection systems and regular inspections are critical to maintaining pipeline integrity in this setting.