Overview
KN Gas Gathering - Seward Co. #1 Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Liberal, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
KN Gas Gathering - Seward Co. #1 Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas gathering infrastructure in the region, connecting local production to downstream processing and transmission systems. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safety of gas pipelines. As a gathering station, it likely includes metering, compression, and flow control equipment to manage gas from nearby wells. The specific length of the pipeline segment is not detailed, but gathering systems in this area typically range from small to medium scale. This station plays a key role in the natural gas supply chain for the Midcontinent region, supporting local energy production and distribution. Its location in Seward County places it within an active oil and gas producing area, contributing to the economic activity and energy infrastructure of southwestern Kansas.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of southwestern Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and oil and gas fields. 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. Typical gathering systems in the region are subject to corrosion monitoring and integrity management programs under PHMSA regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.200556, -100.888611.
It is a natural gas gathering station that collects gas from nearby production wells and prepares it for transport to processing plants or transmission pipelines.
Gas pipeline facilities in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, pressure monitoring, leak detection systems, and regular integrity inspections as required by PHMSA regulations.
Kansas is a significant natural gas producing state, and gathering infrastructure like this station is critical for connecting wells to the broader pipeline network, supporting energy supply and local economies.
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