Overview
TRANSCO COMPRESSOR STATION 116 is a gas pipeline facility in Whitesburg, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Transco pipeline system, one of the largest natural gas pipelines in the country.
TRANSCO COMPRESSOR STATION 116 is a natural gas compressor station located in Whitesburg, Carroll County, Georgia. It is part of the Transco pipeline system, which spans over 10,000 miles and transports natural gas from the Gulf Coast to the northeastern United States. 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. The station is situated south of US Highway 27 and State Highway 5, in a rural area of western Georgia. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance gas pipelines. The facility's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a pipeline transportation of natural gas operation. Typical compressor stations in the Transco system have capacities ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 horsepower. The Transco pipeline system plays a vital role in the U.S. energy infrastructure, supplying natural gas to millions of customers across multiple states. Compressor Station 116 contributes to the reliability and efficiency of gas delivery in the region. The facility's operational status ensures continued service to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the southeastern United States.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Carroll County, Georgia, near the Chattahoochee River watershed. Natural gas compressor stations can have localized environmental impacts, including noise from compressor engines and potential emissions of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. The site's proximity to waterways requires adherence to spill prevention and cathodic protection regulations to protect groundwater and surface water. Pipeline right-of-way maintenance also involves vegetation management to prevent corrosion and leaks.
Frequently asked questions
TRANSCO COMPRESSOR STATION 116 is located south of US Highway 27 and State Highway 5 in Whitesburg, Carroll County, Georgia, United States.
It is a natural gas compressor station that maintains pressure and flow in the Transco pipeline system, which transports natural gas across the United States.
The facility is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety.
The Transco pipeline system is one of the largest natural gas pipelines in the U.S., spanning over 10,000 miles and delivering gas from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast.
Environmental considerations include noise control, air emissions management, spill prevention, and cathodic protection to prevent corrosion and leaks.
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