Overview
DCP Operating - Clark Co. #1 Station (Dehy) (Air) is a gas pipeline facility in Ashland, Kansas, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas gathering and processing.
DCP Operating - Clark Co. #1 Station (Dehy) (Air) is a natural gas dehydration and compression station located in Clark County, Kansas, near Ashland. The facility is part of the extensive midstream infrastructure that supports natural gas gathering and processing in the Hugoton Basin, a major gas-producing region. As a gas pipeline facility, it plays a role in conditioning and transporting natural gas from wellheads to larger transmission systems. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (211120, 211130, 486210) indicate activities in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and natural gas pipeline transportation. Typical equipment at such stations includes separators, dehydrators, compressors, and metering systems to ensure gas quality and pressure. The station's location in rural Kansas places it in an area with low population density, reducing some risk factors associated with pipeline proximity to populated areas. However, the facility's role in handling natural gas, which is flammable, requires robust safety measures including cathodic protection and regular inspections. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply chain, supporting local gas production and downstream markets.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Natural gas operations in this area can impact local air quality through emissions from compressors and dehydrators, and water resources through produced water management. The proximity to the Cimarron River basin necessitates careful monitoring to prevent spills or leaks that could affect surface water. Pipeline infrastructure in this region is subject to PHMSA regulations requiring leak detection and corrosion control to minimize environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Clark County, Kansas, near the city of Ashland, with coordinates 37.055579 N, -99.951522 W.
It is a natural gas dehydration and compression station that processes and conditions natural gas from nearby wells for transport into larger pipeline systems.
The facility is regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers gas pipeline safety, including design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular leak detection surveys, emergency shutdown systems, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs.
The facility's operations may affect local air quality through emissions and water resources through produced water management. PHMSA regulations require leak detection and spill prevention to minimize environmental impact.
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