MERIT ENERGY - MILLER J-2H J-1 STATION, Ulysses

Overview

MERIT ENERGY - MILLER J-2H J-1 STATION is an operational gas pipeline facility in Ulysses, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.

MERIT ENERGY - MILLER J-2H J-1 STATION is a gas pipeline facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transportation infrastructure in the region. 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. As a gas pipeline station, it is involved in the transmission or distribution of natural gas, supporting energy supply in the area. This facility contributes to the regional energy grid by transporting natural gas from production sites to distribution networks. Its location in Kansas places it within a state with significant natural gas production and pipeline infrastructure, supporting both local and interstate energy needs.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a rural area of Grant County, Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Proximity to waterways is limited, reducing the risk of water contamination. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses lower environmental risk compared to hazardous liquids.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.596400, -101.372000.

It is an operational gas pipeline facility involved in the transportation of natural gas, likely as part of a gathering or transmission system.

The facility is owned by Merit Energy.

Gas pipeline facilities in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance safety standards.

Gas pipeline stations can have environmental impacts including land disturbance during construction, potential methane leaks, and effects on local wildlife. However, natural gas is considered a cleaner fossil fuel compared to oil or coal.