Texas Gas Transmission LLC - Calvert City Compressor: Natural Gas Pipeline Facility in Benton, Kentucky

Texas Gas Transmission LLC - Calvert City Compressor is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located at 93 Texas Gas Ln, Benton, Kentucky, in Marshall County. The facility is part of the interstate gas transmission network serving the central United States. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline system, ensuring reliable gas delivery to downstream markets. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a natural gas pipeline transmission facility. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure components, typically equipped with gas turbines or electric motors to drive compressors, and include safety systems such as pressure relief valves and emergency shutdown controls. The Calvert City Compressor plays a key role in the regional natural gas grid, connecting supply sources to distribution networks and industrial consumers. Its location in western Kentucky places it within a network serving the Ohio River Valley, an area with significant industrial demand. The facility's operational status contributes to energy reliability for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Marshall County, near the Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake. Pipeline compressor stations can have localized environmental impacts, including noise from compressor engines and potential emissions of combustion byproducts. The surrounding region is characterized by mixed agricultural and forested land, with proximity to waterways that require careful management to prevent any accidental releases. Regulatory compliance under PHMSA includes requirements for leak detection, corrosion control, and emergency response planning to protect nearby communities and ecosystems.