Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC Compressor Station 80 - Heidelberg, Mississippi Gas Pipeline Facility

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC Compressor Station 80 is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located at 1666 Bonner Road in Heidelberg, Jasper County, Mississippi. The facility is part of the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (Transco) system, one of the largest natural gas pipeline networks in the United States, spanning over 10,000 miles. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure to ensure efficient gas flow along the pipeline. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one use turbine or electric compressors to boost gas pressure, enabling long-distance transport. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. This compressor station plays a critical role in the Transco system, which supplies natural gas to markets in the Northeast, Southeast, and Gulf Coast regions. By maintaining pipeline pressure, it supports reliable energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The facility's location in rural Mississippi reflects typical siting away from densely populated areas, reducing community risk.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Jasper County, Mississippi, characterized by forests and agricultural land. Proximity to waterways is limited, but pipeline corridors can intersect with streams and wetlands, requiring erosion control and spill prevention measures. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of leaks or ruptures, which could affect local ecosystems. PHMSA regulations mandate cathodic protection and regular inspections to mitigate corrosion and environmental impact.