Overview
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company's Kalifonsky Site in Kenai, Alaska, is an operational gas extraction facility. It serves the local natural gas supply network in the Kenai Peninsula region.
ENSTAR Natural Gas Company operates the Kalifonsky Site, a gas extraction facility located at 36620 Kalifonsky Beach Road in Kenai, Alaska. Situated on the Kenai Peninsula, this facility plays a key role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, supporting residential and commercial energy needs in the area. The facility operates under U.S. regulations, including PHMSA pipeline safety standards and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas supply chain, with typical capacities ranging from small to medium scale for the region. The site's NAICS code 211111 indicates it is involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. This facility contributes to the energy security of the Kenai Peninsula, a region with significant natural gas reserves. Its operational status ensures a steady supply of natural gas to the local distribution network, supporting both residential heating and industrial activities in the area.
Environmental context
The facility is located near the Cook Inlet, an area with active seismic activity and coastal environmental considerations. Proximity to populated areas in Kenai requires adherence to safety protocols for gas extraction operations. The region's cold climate and permafrost conditions also influence operational practices and infrastructure maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
The ENSTAR Kalifonsky Site is located at 36620 Kalifonsky Beach Road in Kenai, Alaska, on the Kenai Peninsula.
It is a natural gas extraction facility that produces natural gas for the local distribution network, serving residential and commercial customers in the Kenai area.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting natural gas as part of ENSTAR's supply chain.
Gas extraction facilities in Alaska must comply with U.S. PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level environmental and safety standards.
It supplies natural gas to the Kenai Peninsula's distribution network, supporting energy needs for heating, industry, and power generation in the region.
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