TransColorado Blanco Compressor Station - Gas Pipeline Facility in Bloomfield, New Mexico

TransColorado Blanco Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Bloomfield, San Juan County, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station along the TransColorado pipeline, which is a key component of the regional natural gas infrastructure. The station is situated approximately 2 miles northeast of Bloomfield, with coordinates 36.737889, -107.966670. 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. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline system, ensuring efficient transport of natural gas. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified under pipeline transportation of natural gas. The TransColorado pipeline system plays a vital role in delivering natural gas from production areas in the Rocky Mountain region to markets in the western United States. The compressor station supports the reliability and capacity of this pipeline, contributing to energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users. Its location in San Juan County places it within a region with significant natural gas production and infrastructure.

The facility is located in the semi-arid climate of northwestern New Mexico, near the San Juan River. Proximity to waterways and populated areas requires careful management of pipeline integrity and leak detection. The region's geology and seismic activity are considered in pipeline design and maintenance. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections ensure environmental safety.