Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC - Station 160: Gas Pipeline Facility in Reidsville, North Carolina

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC - Station 160 is a gas pipeline facility located at 4300 NC Highway 65 in Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina. It is part of the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line (Transco) system, one of the largest natural gas pipeline networks in the United States, transporting natural gas from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast. The facility is operational and plays a key role in regional gas transmission. 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. As a compressor station along the Transco pipeline, it maintains pressure to ensure efficient gas flow. The station's infrastructure includes compression equipment and safety systems typical of midstream natural gas facilities. The Transco system supplies natural gas to millions of customers across the eastern U.S., supporting residential heating, power generation, and industrial use. Station 160 contributes to the reliability of this critical energy corridor. Its location in Rockingham County places it within a region with growing energy demand, underscoring its importance to local and regional energy security.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Rockingham County, near the city of Reidsville. The surrounding landscape includes agricultural land and mixed forest, with the Dan River approximately 10 miles to the north. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to proximity to waterways and potential impacts on local ecosystems. Routine inspections and cathodic protection systems are employed to prevent corrosion and maintain integrity.