Overview
Kansas Gas Service - Calista Station (Air) is a natural gas pipeline facility in Kingman, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Kansas Gas Service - Calista Station (Air) is a natural gas pipeline facility located in Kingman, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the Kansas Gas Service network, which distributes natural gas across the state. As a gas pipeline station, it plays a role in the transmission and distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. 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. The station is classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. Typical gas pipeline stations in Kansas include metering, compression, and pressure regulation equipment. The Calista Station contributes to the natural gas infrastructure in Kingman County, supporting local energy needs and the broader regional gas grid. Its operational status ensures continued service to the community, and its location in a rural area may reduce certain risk factors associated with proximity to densely populated zones.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Kingman County, Kansas, which is primarily agricultural. Natural gas pipelines in such settings typically traverse farmland and open spaces, with potential environmental considerations including soil disturbance during construction and maintenance, and the risk of leaks affecting local ecosystems. The commodity transported (natural gas) is a fossil fuel, and pipeline integrity is managed through cathodic protection and regular inspections to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Kansas Gas Service - Calista Station (Air) is located in Kingman, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.631800, -98.242500.
It is a natural gas pipeline facility that forms part of the Kansas Gas Service network, involved in the transmission and distribution of natural gas.
Gas pipeline facilities in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
The NAICS code for pipeline transportation of natural gas is 486210.
Common environmental risks include potential leaks of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and impacts on soil and water during construction or accidents. Pipeline operators use cathodic protection and leak detection systems to mitigate these risks.
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