Overview
MERIT ENERGY - WEST WARD #2 STATION is a gas pipeline facility in Rolla, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
MERIT ENERGY - WEST WARD #2 STATION is a gas pipeline facility located in Rolla, Morton County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a gas pipeline, it plays a role in the regional energy infrastructure, connecting natural gas supplies to distribution networks. 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 specific technical specifications such as pipeline length and diameter are not detailed in the available data, but typical gas pipelines in this region range from small gathering lines to larger transmission pipelines. Located in southwestern Kansas, the facility is situated in a rural area with agricultural land use. The environmental context includes potential risks from pipeline proximity to waterways and populated areas, though the specific local ecology is not detailed. The facility contributes to the natural gas supply chain, supporting energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Morton County, Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and sparse population. Gas pipelines in this region may cross waterways and sensitive habitats, requiring adherence to PHMSA regulations for spill prevention and cathodic protection to minimize corrosion risks. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses flammability hazards, but modern pipeline safety practices mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
MERIT ENERGY - WEST WARD #2 STATION is located in Rolla, Morton County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.163354, -101.691830.
It is a gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas, operating under the regulatory oversight of PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The NAICS code is 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Gas pipelines in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which includes requirements for design, construction, testing, operation, and maintenance to ensure safety.
Common risk factors include pipeline age, proximity to populated areas or waterways, corrosion, and the type of commodity transported. PHMSA regulations require integrity management programs to address these risks.
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