Overview
ANR Pipeline - Greensburg Station (AIR) is a gas pipeline facility in Greensburg, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ANR Pipeline - Greensburg Station (AIR) is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the extensive ANR Pipeline system, which transports natural gas across the Midwest and to other regions. As a gas pipeline station, it plays a role in the compression, metering, or distribution of natural gas along the pipeline network. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safe transportation of natural gas. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a pipeline transportation of natural gas facility. Typical gas pipeline stations in Kansas are part of a mature infrastructure network serving both local distribution and interstate transport. Located in a rural area of south-central Kansas, the station contributes to the regional energy supply chain. The ANR Pipeline system is a major natural gas transporter, connecting supply basins in the Gulf Coast and Mid-Continent regions to markets in the Midwest and Great Lakes. This facility supports the reliability and capacity of the pipeline network, ensuring natural gas reaches residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Kiowa County, Kansas, with low population density. The primary environmental considerations for gas pipeline stations include potential for methane leaks, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, and the risk of pipeline ruptures affecting nearby land or waterways. The region's flat terrain and dry climate reduce some environmental risks, but proper cathodic protection and leak detection are essential for safe operation.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States, at the address NE1/4 OF NE1/4 SECT 16 TWNSP.
It is a natural gas pipeline station that supports the compression, metering, or distribution of natural gas along the ANR Pipeline system.
Gas pipeline facilities in the U.S. are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The NAICS code is 486210, which classifies it as pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Key risks include methane leaks, which are potent greenhouse gases, and potential pipeline ruptures that could impact nearby land or water. Proper maintenance and monitoring are critical.
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