Overview
ET GATHERING & PROCESSING - GREENWOOD #2 STATION (AIR) is a gas pipeline facility in Elkhart, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
ET GATHERING & PROCESSING - GREENWOOD #2 STATION (AIR) is a gas pipeline facility located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas gathering and processing infrastructure in the region. Its specific scale within the sector is not detailed, but it represents a typical midstream asset in the U.S. natural gas network. 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 classified as a pipeline transportation of natural gas operation. Environmentally, the facility's location in rural Kansas minimizes proximity to dense populations, but it may be near agricultural areas and waterways. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of leaks or ruptures, which could affect local ecosystems. The facility's role in the regional gas grid supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the area.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Morton County, Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and sparse population. Natural gas pipelines in this region typically traverse open plains and may cross intermittent waterways. The primary environmental risks include potential methane leaks, which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, and the possibility of pipeline ruptures affecting soil and water quality. Cathodic protection systems are standard to prevent corrosion-related failures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.170100, -102.008000.
It is a gas pipeline facility involved in the gathering and processing of natural gas, operating as part of the midstream infrastructure in the region.
The facility is regulated under U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines, including integrity management and corrosion control.
The NAICS code is 486210, which corresponds to pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Environmental risks include methane leaks contributing to climate change, and potential soil or water contamination from pipeline ruptures. Cathodic protection and regular inspections mitigate these risks.
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