Mira Compressor Station Project

FAQs

Below are answers to a number of the questions about compressor stations, in general, and the specifics regarding the proposed facilities at the Hall Summit and Tallulah Compressor Stations. 

What is a compressor station?
A compressor station is an integral part of a natural gas pipeline system. It acts as a "pump" -- pushing gas through a pipeline to allow the gas to travel greater distances.  

Why is the Mira Compressor Station needed?
Based on anticipated natural gas volumes to be transported from the Haynesville Shale.

When would construction start on the station?
Construction began in August 2009, and the station is projected to be placed in service in the first quarter of 2010.

Will the operation of the station be noisy?
The station will be quieter than the FERC maximum noise level standard, which equates to the noise level of normal background office conversation. The station’s compressors will be completely housed in buildings with high-density sound deadening materials lining the buildings' interiors.

How will the operation of the station affect nearby air quality?
The Mira Compressor Station turbine compressors will be fueled by the world's cleanest burning fossil fuel -- natural gas. These turbines will employ the latest technology in emission reduction. Bottom line, the station’s impact on surrounding air quality will be minimal.

Will the station be safe for the public?

Safety will be paramount in the construction and operation of the compressor station. Safety systems will be installed in each station, including Emergency Shutdown Systems to stop the turbines in any rare event. The operation of the stations will be monitored around the clock from the company's Gas Control Center. Electronic systems at this center can alert operators to any problem and enable them to stop the turbines immediately, if necessary.

Will the station have any effect on the visual aesthetics of the surrounding areas?
Gulf Crossing’s existing stations have minimal aesthetic and environmental impact on the physical surroundings.