MARKWEST OKLAHOMA GAS COMPANY, L.L.C. - 345 ARKOMA BASIN - GB: Gas Pipeline in Denver, Colorado

MARKWEST OKLAHOMA GAS COMPANY, L.L.C. - 345 ARKOMA BASIN - GB is a gas pipeline facility located at 1515 Arapahoe Street, Tower 1, Suite 1600, Denver, Colorado. It operates within the United States pipeline infrastructure network, classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. The facility is part of the broader Arkoma Basin gathering system, which connects natural gas production areas to downstream markets. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipeline safety. As a natural gas pipeline, it is subject to integrity management programs, cathodic protection requirements, and leak detection protocols. The facility's location in Denver places it within a major urban and industrial hub, serving both residential and commercial natural gas demand. This pipeline plays a key role in the regional energy grid by transporting natural gas from the Arkoma Basin to end users in Colorado. Its operational status ensures continued supply reliability for the Denver metropolitan area. The facility's integration with interstate pipeline systems supports energy security and economic activity in the region.

The facility is situated in an urban environment in Denver, Colorado, near populated areas and transportation corridors. Natural gas pipelines require careful management of corrosion and leak risks to protect public safety and the environment. The local context includes potential impacts on air quality from fugitive methane emissions, which are regulated under EPA greenhouse gas reporting requirements. Proximity to waterways and groundwater resources necessitates robust spill prevention and cathodic protection measures.