Risk: Medium Gas Pipeline Operational

Kinder Morgan Cochin LLC-Calamus Gas Pipeline Facility in Calamus, Iowa

CALAMUS, Iowa, United States

Overview

Kinder Morgan Cochin LLC-Calamus is an operational gas pipeline facility in Calamus, Iowa, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

Kinder Morgan Cochin LLC-Calamus is a gas pipeline facility located at 1817 225th St, Calamus, Clinton County, Iowa. The facility is operational and falls under the jurisdiction of the United States Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, specifically 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As part of the Kinder Morgan Cochin pipeline system, it plays a role in the transportation of natural gas liquids or refined products across the Midwest. The facility operates under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. Typical gas pipeline facilities in Iowa are part of extensive networks that connect production areas in the Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountains to consumption centers in the Midwest. Regulatory compliance includes cathodic protection monitoring, leak detection, and integrity management programs to ensure safe operation. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of Clinton County, near agricultural land and the Wapsipinicon River. Pipelines in this region are subject to environmental regulations regarding waterway crossings and spill prevention. The facility's role in the regional energy infrastructure supports local industry and residential heating, contributing to the energy security of the Midwest.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a rural area of Clinton County, Iowa, near agricultural lands and the Wapsipinicon River. Pipeline operations in this region must comply with environmental regulations concerning waterway crossings, erosion control, and spill prevention. The proximity to waterways necessitates robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to minimize environmental impact.

Frequently asked questions

Kinder Morgan Cochin LLC-Calamus is located at 1817 225th St, Calamus, Clinton County, Iowa, United States.

It is a gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas or natural gas liquids as part of the Kinder Morgan Cochin pipeline system, operating under PHMSA and DOT regulations.

The facility is currently operational, actively involved in the transportation of gas products.

The facility is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety.

The Kinder Morgan Cochin pipeline system is a major conduit for natural gas liquids and refined products, connecting production areas in the Gulf Coast and Rocky Mountains to markets in the Midwest and Canada.

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