Overview
MERIT ENERGY - ENGLISH STATION is a gas pipeline facility in English Compressor Station, Kansas, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
MERIT ENERGY - ENGLISH STATION is a gas pipeline facility located in English Compressor Station, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. It serves as a key component in the regional natural gas transmission network. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. As a gas pipeline in Kansas, it is part of a extensive network that transports natural gas from production areas to distribution points. The facility's location in Grant County places it within the Hugoton Gas Field, one of the largest natural gas fields in North America. The environmental context includes proximity to agricultural land and rural communities. The facility's role in the natural gas supply chain supports energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Grant County, Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The pipeline transports natural gas, which poses risks related to leaks or ruptures that could affect nearby farmland or waterways. The region's semi-arid climate and flat terrain influence pipeline maintenance and cathodic protection requirements.
Frequently asked questions
MERIT ENERGY - ENGLISH STATION is located in English Compressor Station, Grant County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.6255, -101.153.
It is a gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas as part of the regional transmission network, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Gas pipelines in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance safety standards.
Common risk factors include proximity to populated areas or waterways, age of pipe, cathodic protection effectiveness, and the commodity transported (natural gas).
It plays a role in the natural gas supply chain, delivering gas from production areas to distribution points, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in the region.
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