Overview
MERIT ENERGY - GREEN (FORMER HFC #20) STATION (AIR) is a gas pipeline facility in Sublette, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
MERIT ENERGY - GREEN (FORMER HFC #20) STATION (AIR) is a gas pipeline facility located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas infrastructure in the region. It is typical for a midstream gas pipeline station in the U.S. Great Plains. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. This includes requirements for pipeline integrity management, cathodic protection, and leak detection. The station likely handles natural gas transmission or distribution, given its location in an area with active oil and gas production. Environmentally, the facility is situated in a rural area of southwestern Kansas, a region with significant oil and gas activity. The proximity to agricultural land and sparse population reduces some risk factors, but the transport of natural gas still requires careful monitoring for leaks and corrosion. The facility's role in the local energy grid supports regional energy supply and economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Haskell County, Kansas, a region with a mix of agricultural and oil and gas operations. The area has a semi-arid climate with low population density, reducing the risk of exposure to populated areas. However, the transport of natural gas via pipeline poses potential risks of leaks or ruptures, which could affect local soil and water quality. Cathodic protection systems and regular inspections are critical to mitigate corrosion and ensure environmental safety.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.569230, -101.081250.
It is a gas pipeline facility that handles the transmission or distribution of natural gas, operating under U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Gas pipelines in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance, including integrity management and corrosion control.
Environmental risks include potential leaks of natural gas (methane), which can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and pose explosion hazards. Corrosion and third-party damage are key concerns, mitigated by cathodic protection and regular inspections.
Kansas is a major oil and gas producing state, with extensive pipeline infrastructure. The rural location reduces population density risks, but the facility must comply with state and federal regulations to ensure safe operation in an area with agricultural and industrial activity.
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