DCP Operating - Hickock Station (Air) Gas Pipeline Facility in Ulysses, Kansas

DCP Operating - Hickock Station (Air) is a gas pipeline facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a component of the natural gas pipeline infrastructure in the region. The facility is part of a broader network that supports gas transmission and distribution. 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 gas pipeline safety. This includes requirements for pipeline integrity management, cathodic protection, and leak detection. The facility's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is involved in pipeline transportation of natural gas. The Hickock Station plays a role in the natural gas supply chain, connecting production areas to end users. Its location in Kansas places it within a region with significant natural gas production and infrastructure. The facility contributes to the reliability and safety of gas delivery in the area.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Grant County, Kansas, which is characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The environmental context includes potential risks to nearby waterways and ecosystems from pipeline leaks or ruptures. The age of the pipeline and cathodic protection systems are critical factors in preventing corrosion-related incidents. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses flammability and explosion risks if released.