Overview
Northern Natural Gas - Lacrosse MAOP Uprate is an operational gas pipeline facility in Newry Township, Minnesota, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Northern Natural Gas - Lacrosse MAOP Uprate is a gas pipeline facility located at 33716 890th Avenue, Newry Township, Steele County, Minnesota, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure in the 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. As a gas pipeline, it is subject to standards for design, construction, testing, and maintenance to ensure safe operation. This pipeline facility plays a key role in the natural gas supply chain, supporting energy distribution in the Midwest. Its location in rural Minnesota reflects typical siting for gas transmission infrastructure, balancing proximity to demand centers with safety considerations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Steele County, Minnesota, with agricultural land and scattered residential properties. Gas pipelines in such settings require careful monitoring for corrosion and leak prevention to protect soil and water resources. The region's cold climate and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles can affect pipeline integrity, necessitating robust cathodic protection and regular inspections.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 33716 890th Avenue, Newry Township, Steele County, Minnesota, United States.
It is an operational gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas as part of the Northern Natural Gas transmission system.
The pipeline is regulated under U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines.
MAOP stands for Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure, the highest pressure at which a pipeline can safely operate under regulatory requirements.
It supports natural gas distribution in the Midwest, helping supply residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region.
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