WBI Energy Transmission - Cleveland Compressor Station: Natural Gas Pipeline Facility in Cleveland, North Dakota

WBI Energy Transmission - Cleveland Compressor Station is a natural gas pipeline compressor station located in Cleveland, Stutsman County, North Dakota. The facility is part of the broader WBI Energy transmission system, which moves natural gas across the region. As a compressor station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline, ensuring efficient gas transport to downstream markets. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety in the United States. Compressor stations like this one are critical infrastructure for maintaining pipeline integrity and capacity. The station's location in North Dakota places it within a region with significant natural gas production from the Bakken shale formation. Environmentally, the station's operations involve natural gas compression, which requires careful management of emissions and noise. The facility's proximity to rural areas in Stutsman County means it must adhere to local and federal environmental regulations. Its role in the regional gas grid supports energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial users, contributing to the reliability of the natural gas supply chain.

The compressor station is situated in a rural area of Stutsman County, North Dakota, where the primary environmental considerations include air emissions from gas compression and potential impacts on local wildlife and water resources. The facility's operations are subject to PHMSA regulations and state environmental permits, which mandate emission controls and spill prevention measures. The surrounding landscape is predominantly agricultural, with the station's infrastructure designed to minimize disruption to the local ecosystem.