COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS CO. - KIM Gas Pipeline Facility in Kim, Colorado

COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS CO. - KIM is a gas pipeline facility situated in Las Animas County, Colorado, approximately 8.8 miles west of Kim along US Highway 160. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (211111, 211130, 486210) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and natural gas pipeline transportation. This pipeline facility plays a role in the regional energy grid, transporting natural gas from production areas to distribution networks. Its location in southeastern Colorado places it within a region with active oil and gas development, contributing to the energy supply for local communities and downstream markets.

The facility is located in a rural area of southeastern Colorado, characterized by semi-arid grasslands and agricultural land. Proximity to waterways and populated areas is limited, reducing certain environmental risks. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses lower spill risk compared to hazardous liquids, but pipeline age and cathodic protection status are key factors for long-term integrity.