ET GATHERING & PROCESSING- GREENWOOD #2 STATION - Gas Pipeline Facility in Richfield, Kansas

ET GATHERING & PROCESSING- GREENWOOD #2 STATION is a gas pipeline facility located in Richfield, Morton County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas gathering and processing 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. As a gathering pipeline, it likely transports natural gas from production wells to processing plants or mainline transmission systems. The facility's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as pipeline transportation of natural gas. Located in the rural plains of southwestern Kansas, the facility supports the region's oil and gas industry. Its proximity to agricultural areas and sparse population reduces certain risk factors, though pipeline age and cathodic protection maintenance are critical for long-term integrity. The facility contributes to the local energy supply chain and economic activity.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region with low population density, reducing potential exposure to populated areas. The primary environmental considerations for gas pipelines include potential methane leaks, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, and the risk of rupture near waterways or sensitive habitats. The local environment consists of agricultural land and grasslands, with limited surface water bodies, lowering the risk of water contamination from pipeline incidents.