Overview
KN Gas Gathering, Inc. operates a gas pipeline facility in Gruben Station, Kansas, United States. This operational pipeline is part of the natural gas gathering infrastructure in the region.
KN Gas Gathering, Inc. is a gas pipeline facility located in Gruben Station, Scott County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas gathering network, transporting gas from production areas to processing or transmission systems. The pipeline is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. In Kansas, the Kansas Corporation Commission also provides state-level oversight. The pipeline's age and cathodic protection systems are critical for maintaining integrity and preventing leaks. This pipeline contributes to the regional energy infrastructure, supporting natural gas distribution in western Kansas. Its location in a rural area reduces population density risks, but proximity to agricultural land and waterways requires ongoing environmental monitoring. The facility plays a role in connecting local gas production to broader markets.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses the High Plains region of western Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and intermittent waterways. Proximity to these areas necessitates careful monitoring to prevent soil and water contamination from potential leaks. The facility's cathodic protection systems help mitigate corrosion risks, a key environmental concern for aging pipelines.
Frequently asked questions
KN Gas Gathering, Inc. is located in Gruben Station, Scott County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 38.300840, -100.969670.
KN Gas Gathering, Inc. operates a natural gas gathering pipeline, which transports gas from production wells to processing or transmission facilities.
Gas pipelines in the United States are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192 for safety standards.
The NAICS code for KN Gas Gathering, Inc. is 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Common environmental concerns include potential leaks affecting soil and water, corrosion of aging pipes, and impacts on agricultural land. Cathodic protection systems are used to mitigate corrosion risks.
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