Overview
Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Sand Dune Treatment Facility is an operational gas pipeline facility in Mullinville, Kansas, United States. It supports natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region.
The Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline Sand Dune Treatment Facility is located in Mullinville, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Cheyenne Plains Gas Pipeline system, which transports natural gas across the central United States. The facility plays a role in treating or conditioning natural gas as part of the pipeline network. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As a treatment facility, it likely includes equipment for gas dehydration, compression, or metering to ensure pipeline quality standards. The facility's location in rural Kansas reflects typical siting for midstream gas infrastructure. This facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. Its operational status ensures continued service within the Cheyenne Plains system, which connects gas production areas to downstream markets. The facility's presence underscores the importance of pipeline infrastructure in energy distribution.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of south-central Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Proximity to waterways and populated areas is minimal, reducing certain environmental risks. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses lower spill risks compared to liquids. Typical PHMSA regulations require corrosion control measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Mullinville, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.652698, -99.448465.
It is a natural gas treatment facility that conditions gas for transmission through the Cheyenne Plains pipeline system, ensuring compliance with pipeline quality standards.
The facility is regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety.
Gas pipeline facilities must comply with PHMSA's 49 CFR Part 192, covering design, construction, testing, operation, and maintenance, including corrosion control and emergency response.
The Cheyenne Plains system is a major natural gas pipeline that transports gas from production areas in the Rocky Mountains to markets in the Midwest, supporting energy supply reliability.
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