Texas Gas Transmission, LLC - Oaktown Compressor Station: Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Oaktown, Indiana

Texas Gas Transmission, LLC - Oaktown Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located at 14405 N Texas Gas Rd, Oaktown, Knox County, Indiana. The facility is part of the Texas Gas Transmission pipeline system, which is a major interstate natural gas pipeline network serving the Midwest and Gulf Coast regions. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline, ensuring efficient gas transport over long distances. 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. Compressor stations like this one typically use natural gas-fired turbines or electric motors to drive compressors. The station's location in rural Indiana reflects the typical siting of such infrastructure away from dense populations but near major pipeline corridors. This compressor station plays a critical role in the reliability of natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region. By maintaining pipeline pressure, it supports the delivery of natural gas for heating, power generation, and manufacturing. The facility's operational status ensures continued energy security for the surrounding communities and downstream markets.

The Oaktown Compressor Station is situated in a rural area of Knox County, Indiana, near the Wabash River. Natural gas pipeline infrastructure in this region must consider proximity to waterways and agricultural lands. Compressor stations emit air pollutants from engine exhaust, including nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The facility's design includes noise mitigation and leak detection systems to minimize environmental impact. Pipeline rights-of-way are maintained to prevent erosion and protect local ecosystems.