White Baby Compressor Station - Gas Pipeline Facility in Portable Source, New Mexico

White Baby Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Portable Source, New Mexico, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. It serves as a compressor station, which is critical for maintaining pressure and flow in natural gas transmission pipelines. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are typically equipped with gas turbines or electric motors to drive compressors, along with safety systems such as pressure relief valves and emergency shutdown controls. As part of the broader natural gas transmission network, White Baby Compressor Station plays a key role in delivering natural gas from production areas to distribution systems. Its location in New Mexico places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity, contributing to energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern New Mexico, near the Permian Basin, one of the most productive oil and gas regions in the United States. The local environment includes desert landscapes and limited water resources. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must consider proximity to populated areas and sensitive ecosystems, though specific environmental impacts depend on operational practices and regulatory compliance.