Overview
KPL GAS SERVICE (MEDICINE LODGE)-ENV. AF is an operational gas pipeline facility in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, USA. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for natural gas transmission.
KPL GAS SERVICE (MEDICINE LODGE)-ENV. AF is a gas pipeline facility located in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. The facility is operational and serves the natural gas transmission sector in the region. As part of the broader pipeline infrastructure in the United States, it contributes to the distribution of natural gas to local communities and industries. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Typical gas pipelines in this region are part of a mature network that includes cathodic protection systems and regular integrity management programs to ensure safe operation. Located in the rural setting of southern Kansas, the pipeline supports energy delivery to Medicine Lodge and surrounding areas. Its role in the natural gas supply chain is significant for local residential heating, agricultural operations, and small industrial users. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the regional energy grid.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses rural Kansas terrain, including agricultural lands and near waterways such as the Medicine Lodge River. Proximity to populated areas and water bodies necessitates robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent environmental contamination. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of methane emissions and explosion hazards, requiring adherence to PHMSA safety standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas, USA, with coordinates 37.261340, -98.577810.
It is a natural gas pipeline facility, classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Gas pipelines in Kansas are regulated by the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, as well as state-level agencies like the Kansas Corporation Commission.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular integrity inspections, leak detection systems, and compliance with PHMSA's pipeline safety regulations.
The facility supports natural gas distribution to Medicine Lodge and surrounding rural areas, contributing to residential heating, agricultural operations, and local energy reliability.
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