GPM GAS CORP. Gas Pipeline Facility in Wide Awake Station, Kansas

GPM GAS CORP. is a gas pipeline facility located in Wide Awake Station, Seward County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. This places it within the broader network of natural gas infrastructure serving the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), specifically 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. This regulatory regime mandates standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance, including corrosion control and integrity management. As a gas pipeline in Kansas, it is part of a state with significant natural gas production and transportation infrastructure. Environmentally, the pipeline's location in rural Seward County reduces immediate population density risks, but proximity to agricultural areas and waterways may require careful monitoring. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply chain, supporting local industrial and residential natural gas needs. Its operational status ensures continued service within the midstream sector.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Seward County, Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and sparse population. The local environment includes potential interactions with groundwater and surface water resources used for irrigation. Pipeline integrity management, including cathodic protection and leak detection, is critical to prevent soil and water contamination. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses low acute toxicity but methane leakage risks contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.