Overview
Colorado Interstate Gas - Morton Co. Station (AIR) is an operational gas pipeline facility in Elkhart, Kansas, United States. It plays a key role in natural gas transmission under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Colorado Interstate Gas - Morton Co. Station (AIR) is a gas pipeline facility located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a key component of the regional natural gas transmission network, connecting supply sources to distribution systems. As part of the Colorado Interstate Gas system, it supports the movement of natural gas across state lines. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. This regulatory framework mandates rigorous standards for pipeline design, construction, operation, and maintenance, including cathodic protection and leak detection. The station likely includes compression and metering equipment to manage gas flow and pressure. Located in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, the facility contributes to the energy infrastructure that serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its role in the interstate pipeline grid ensures reliable natural gas supply to markets in the central United States, supporting energy security and economic activity in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Morton County, Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and sparse population. Proximity to waterways is limited, reducing the risk of water contamination from potential leaks. The transport of natural gas, a relatively clean-burning fuel, poses lower environmental risk compared to hazardous liquids. Regulatory compliance with PHMSA standards, including cathodic protection and regular inspections, helps mitigate corrosion and leakage risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 37.1825, -102.0300.
It is an operational gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas as part of the Colorado Interstate Gas system, serving the regional transmission network.
Gas pipeline facilities in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular leak detection surveys, pressure monitoring, and emergency shutdown systems, all mandated by PHMSA regulations.
The facility is part of the interstate natural gas pipeline grid that delivers gas from production areas to consumers, supporting energy reliability and economic activity in the central United States.
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