MERIT ENERGY - RICHFIELD STATION (DEHY) Gas Pipeline Facility, Richfield, Kansas

MERIT ENERGY - RICHFIELD STATION (DEHY) is a gas pipeline facility located in Richfield, Morton County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the natural gas supply chain, specifically in dehydration and processing. It is situated in a region with active oil and gas production, supporting the transport of natural gas from wells to downstream markets. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. Its NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 211130, 486210) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and pipeline transportation. The facility's scale is typical for a midstream gas processing station in the Kansas region, which is part of the larger Hugoton Basin natural gas field. Environmentally, the facility's operations involve dehydration and compression, which require careful management of emissions and water usage. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate adherence to environmental regulations to minimize impact on local ecosystems and water resources. The facility contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the central United States.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, where water resources are limited and agricultural activities dominate. Gas dehydration processes can produce wastewater and emissions, requiring proper treatment and monitoring to protect local groundwater and air quality. The proximity to rural communities and farmland necessitates strict adherence to PHMSA and EPA regulations to mitigate risks of leaks or spills.