Overview
EPNG Station 6735 Hackberry is a gas pipeline facility in Hackberry, Arizona, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
EPNG Station 6735 Hackberry is a gas pipeline facility located in Hackberry, Arizona, United States. The facility is part of the extensive natural gas pipeline network that serves the region, contributing to the transportation of natural gas across the state. As an operational station, it plays a role in maintaining the integrity and flow of gas within the pipeline system. 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 design, construction, testing, and maintenance, as well as corrosion control measures such as cathodic protection. The station is classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. Located in a rural area of Arizona, the facility is situated in a region with low population density, which reduces the risk of exposure to populated areas. The station's operational significance lies in its role within the broader natural gas infrastructure, supporting energy delivery to communities and industries in the southwestern United States.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural, arid region of Arizona, characterized by low population density and desert ecosystems. The area's dry climate reduces the risk of water-related corrosion. The pipeline's commodity (natural gas) poses lower environmental risk compared to hazardous liquids, though methane leakage is a concern. Regulatory oversight under PHMSA ensures monitoring and mitigation of environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
EPNG Station 6735 Hackberry is located in Hackberry, Arizona, United States, with coordinates 35.170800 N, -113.702700 W.
It is a gas pipeline station that forms part of the natural gas transportation network, ensuring the safe and efficient flow of natural gas through the pipeline system.
Gas pipeline facilities in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, testing, operation, and maintenance, including corrosion control and emergency response.
The facility is classified under NAICS code 486210, which pertains to pipeline transportation of natural gas.
The rural location with low population density reduces the risk of exposure to populated areas, though the arid climate may influence corrosion rates. Regulatory oversight helps manage operational risks.
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