Overview
Eunice Plant is a gas pipeline facility in Oil Center, New Mexico, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations. It serves the Lea County region as part of the national pipeline infrastructure.
Eunice Plant is a gas pipeline facility located 1 mile north of Oil Center, New Mexico, in Lea County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. It is part of the extensive pipeline network that supports energy distribution in the Permian Basin region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Typical gas pipeline facilities in this region include compressor stations, metering equipment, and pipeline segments that transport natural gas from production areas to processing plants or distribution networks. Eunice Plant plays a role in the regional energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas transport in an area with significant oil and gas activity. The facility's location in Lea County places it within a key energy-producing region, contributing to the supply chain that delivers natural gas to end users across the United States.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southeastern New Mexico, characterized by low population density and extensive oil and gas operations. Proximity to populated areas is limited, reducing potential exposure risks. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses lower environmental risk compared to hazardous liquids. Standard industry practices under PHMSA regulations require regular integrity management and corrosion control.
Frequently asked questions
The Eunice Plant is located 1 mile north of Oil Center, New Mexico, in Lea County, United States.
Eunice Plant is a gas pipeline facility, classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas.
The Eunice Plant is regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines.
The Eunice Plant is currently operational, as indicated in the facility record.
Eunice Plant is part of the natural gas pipeline infrastructure in the Permian Basin, a major energy-producing region, supporting the transport of natural gas from production areas to downstream markets.
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