Overview
MPC - Bowes Field Station 071 is an operational gas pipeline facility in Chinook, Montana, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
MPC - Bowes Field Station 071 is a gas pipeline facility located in Chinook, Blaine County, Montana, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transportation infrastructure in the region. As a field station, it likely includes metering, compression, or valve control functions to manage gas flow. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. The NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a pipeline transportation of natural gas operation. The facility's location in rural Montana suggests it may be part of a larger gathering or transmission system. Field stations like this one play a critical role in maintaining pressure and monitoring gas quality along pipeline networks. They contribute to the reliable delivery of natural gas to downstream consumers, including residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. The facility's operational status ensures continued support for energy infrastructure in Montana.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Blaine County, Montana, near the town of Chinook. The surrounding environment includes agricultural land and open prairie. Gas pipeline facilities in this region must manage risks related to proximity to waterways and wildlife habitats. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections are required to ensure pipeline integrity. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses low environmental risk compared to hazardous liquids, but methane leakage is a concern for greenhouse gas emissions.
Frequently asked questions
MPC - Bowes Field Station 071 is located in Chinook, Blaine County, Montana, United States, at coordinates 48.4675 N, -109.2711 W.
It is an operational gas pipeline field station that likely includes metering, compression, or valve control functions to manage natural gas flow within a pipeline network.
Gas pipeline facilities in the U.S. are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance safety standards.
The NAICS code is 486210, which corresponds to Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas.
Rural locations like Chinook typically have lower population density, reducing risk to populated areas, but require careful management of environmental impacts on agricultural land and wildlife. Pipeline integrity programs and cathodic protection are standard practices.
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