Overview
MERIT ENERGY - NORTH GREENWOOD STATION is an operational gas pipeline facility in Greenwood Field, Kansas, United States. It operates under the NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas.
MERIT ENERGY - NORTH GREENWOOD STATION is a gas pipeline facility located in Greenwood Field, Morton County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transportation infrastructure in the region. Its location in the Kansas plains positions it within a network that connects production areas to downstream markets. The facility operates under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. In the United States, such pipelines are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines. The facility's scale is typical for a regional gathering or transmission station in the Midcontinent area, supporting the movement of natural gas from production fields. Environmentally, the facility's location in a rural area of southwestern Kansas reduces immediate population density risks. However, pipelines in this region often traverse agricultural land and may intersect with waterways. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses inherent risks such as leaks or ruptures, which are mitigated through PHMSA-mandated integrity management programs and cathodic protection systems.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and sparse population. Natural gas pipelines in this area must manage risks related to soil erosion, potential leaks affecting groundwater, and interactions with farming operations. The region's low population density reduces human exposure risks, but pipeline integrity remains critical to prevent environmental incidents.
Frequently asked questions
MERIT ENERGY - NORTH GREENWOOD STATION is located in Greenwood Field, Morton County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 37.2635° N, -102.0180° W.
It is an operational gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas, classified under NAICS 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Gas pipelines in the United States are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which covers safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular integrity assessments, leak detection systems, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management rules for high-consequence areas.
Natural gas pipelines can pose risks of leaks, which may release methane (a potent greenhouse gas) and affect local air quality. Proper maintenance and monitoring are essential to minimize environmental impact.
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