Texas Gas Transmission LLC - Slaughters Compressor Station: Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Kentucky

Texas Gas Transmission LLC - Slaughters Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located in Slaughters, Webster County, Kentucky. The facility is part of the extensive natural gas transmission network serving the United States, with a focus on maintaining pressure and flow in the pipeline system. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a compressor station, it plays a critical role in ensuring efficient gas transport across long distances, typical of midstream infrastructure in the region. The facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the Midwest and beyond. Its location in western Kentucky places it within a network that connects production areas to demand centers, supporting energy security and economic activity.

The station is situated in a rural area of Webster County, Kentucky, near the Green River and agricultural lands. Proximity to waterways and populated areas requires robust safety measures, including cathodic protection and leak detection systems, to minimize environmental risks associated with natural gas transport.