Overview
ONEOK - Konold Storage Facility (Dehy)(Air) is an operational gas pipeline facility in Pratt, Kansas, United States. It supports natural gas storage and dehydration operations within the ONEOK network.
ONEOK - Konold Storage Facility (Dehy)(Air) is a gas pipeline facility located in Pratt County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of ONEOK's natural gas infrastructure, focusing on storage and dehydration processes to ensure gas quality and reliable supply. As a key component of the regional pipeline network, it serves the broader midcontinent energy market. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Typical for such facilities, it includes dehydration units to remove water vapor from natural gas, preventing corrosion and hydrate formation. The facility's location in Kansas places it within a major natural gas producing and transit region, with extensive pipeline networks connecting to storage fields and end users. Environmentally, the facility's operations are designed to minimize emissions and ensure safe handling of natural gas. Dehydration processes may involve glycol or desiccant systems, with controls to reduce volatile organic compound releases. The facility's role in gas storage supports grid reliability and seasonal demand balancing, contributing to energy security in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Pratt County, Kansas, with low population density. Proximity to agricultural land and waterways requires careful management of potential leaks or spills. The dehydration process uses air or glycol, with emissions controlled by vapor recovery units. Pipeline integrity management programs, including cathodic protection and regular inspections, mitigate risks of corrosion and leaks, protecting local soil and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Pratt County, Kansas, near the city of Pratt, with coordinates 37.6093 N, -98.6674 W.
It is a natural gas pipeline facility that provides gas storage and dehydration services, removing water vapor from natural gas to meet pipeline quality standards.
Gas pipeline facilities are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Dehydration removes water vapor from natural gas to prevent corrosion, hydrate formation, and ensure the gas meets pipeline quality specifications for safe transport and use.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection systems, regular pipeline inspections, leak detection, emergency shutdown procedures, and compliance with PHMSA regulations.
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