TRUNKLINE GAS CO LLC - PATTERSON COMPRESSOR STATION: Gas Pipeline Facility in Patterson, Louisiana

TRUNKLINE GAS CO LLC - PATTERSON COMPRESSOR STATION is a gas pipeline compressor station located at 3635 HWY 90 in Patterson, St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. This facility is part of the extensive natural gas transmission network in the United States, operating under the regulatory oversight of PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow of natural gas through the pipeline, serving as a critical node in the regional energy infrastructure. The facility operates under NAICS code 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas) and is classified as a gas pipeline plant type. In the context of Louisiana's dense pipeline network, this station supports the movement of natural gas from production areas in the Gulf Coast region to downstream markets. The regulatory framework for such facilities includes rigorous safety standards for pipeline integrity, cathodic protection, and emergency response planning. Located in a coastal parish with proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, the station plays a role in the broader energy grid that supplies natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use across the region. Its operational status ensures continued reliability of gas transmission, contributing to energy security and economic activity in southern Louisiana.

The facility is situated in St. Mary Parish, a coastal area with wetlands and waterways that are sensitive to potential pipeline leaks or ruptures. Natural gas compressor stations involve combustion engines that emit air pollutants, and the pipeline itself poses risks of methane leakage. Proximity to populated areas and the Atchafalaya Basin requires robust environmental management and adherence to PHMSA regulations for spill prevention and cathodic protection to minimize ecological impact.