Overview
MERIT ENERGY - NEWBY 1-27/LIGHTCAP A-1 STATION (AIR) is a gas pipeline facility in Hugoton, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
MERIT ENERGY - NEWBY 1-27/LIGHTCAP A-1 STATION (AIR) is a gas pipeline facility located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a natural gas pipeline station, contributing to the regional energy infrastructure. Its location in the Hugoton area places it within a significant natural gas-producing 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. The NAICS codes 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas) indicate its role in both extraction and transportation. Typical gas pipeline stations include compression, metering, and valve facilities to ensure safe and efficient gas flow. This station plays a role in the natural gas supply chain, connecting production areas to downstream markets. Its operation supports energy delivery for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. The facility's location in Kansas, a state with extensive pipeline networks, underscores its importance in maintaining grid reliability and energy security.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, an area characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Proximity to populated areas and waterways is a consideration for pipeline safety. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses risks of leaks or ruptures that could affect local ecosystems. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion and maintain pipeline integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.320700, -101.330000.
It is a natural gas pipeline station that supports the transportation of natural gas, likely including compression or metering functions, as part of the regional pipeline network.
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines.
The NAICS codes 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction) and 486210 (Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas) indicate that the facility is involved in both the extraction and pipeline transport of natural gas.
It plays a role in the natural gas supply chain, connecting production areas in the Hugoton region to downstream markets, thereby supporting energy delivery for residential, commercial, and industrial users.
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