Breaking News: https://roanoke.com/news/local/business/development/article_677878d1-286c-4044-a36e-4d92325f3220.html
Alternative Site 1 is here in Craig County: Although MVP has assured Craig County officials that they will not use Alternative site 1, the recent development could have an impact. Keep informed on our Facebook Page here:
https://www.facebook.com/PreserveCraigCountyVirginia
Mountain Valley Pipeline is proposing to build a new Compressor Station in Southwest Virginia. One of the proposed sites is right here in Craig County!
New Update: The Virginia DEQ Air Permit is the last obstacle for MVP. Recent News puts this process on hold. https://roanoke.com/news/local/business/development/article_677878d1-286c-4044-a36e-4d92325f3220.html
CITIZENS MEETING was held at Simmonsville Volunteer Fire Department, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm and was well attended. This was the first some locals had heard of the Compressor station project. Danny Goad gave an update on the Daleville Data Center plans.
Air Pollution and Health Risks: Most compressor stations burn methane gas to run, releasing harmful air pollutants. MVP’s application to the Virginia DEQ states that the proposed Swann Compressor Station would emit:
- 43.59 tons/year of Particulate Matter (PM)
- 44.36 tons/year of Particulate matter less than 10 micrometers (PM₁₀)
- 44.35 tons/year of Fine particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers (PM₂.₅)
- 22.72 tons/year of Volatile organic compounds (VOC)
- 54.99 tons/year of Nitric oxide (NO)
- 46.57 tons/year of Carbon monoxide (CO)
- 15.21 tons/year of Sulfur dioxide (SO₂)
These pollutants are linked to asthma, chronic bronchitis, heart disease, cancer, and shorter life expectancy.
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