Overview
PAIUTE PIPELINE-WINNEMUCCA STN is an operational gas pipeline facility in Winnemucca, Nevada, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations, serving the regional natural gas infrastructure.
PAIUTE PIPELINE-WINNEMUCCA STN is a gas pipeline facility located in Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada, United States. The facility is operational and forms part of the broader natural gas transmission network in the region. As a gas pipeline, it plays a key role in transporting natural gas from supply sources to distribution points, supporting energy needs in northern Nevada. 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 design, construction, testing, and maintenance, as well as cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion. The pipeline's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is a natural gas transmission pipeline, typically involving high-pressure transport over long distances. The PAIUTE PIPELINE-WINNEMUCCA STN contributes to the energy infrastructure of the region, providing natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial users in and around Winnemucca. Its location in a semi-arid environment with low population density reduces some risk factors, but pipeline age and maintenance practices remain important for operational safety.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses the semi-arid Great Basin region, characterized by sagebrush steppe and low population density. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses risks of leaks or ruptures, which could affect local air quality and soil. Cathodic protection and regular inspections are standard practices to mitigate corrosion-related risks.
Frequently asked questions
PAIUTE PIPELINE-WINNEMUCCA STN is located in Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada, United States, at coordinates 41.207700 N, -117.684000 W.
It is an operational gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas as part of the regional transmission network, serving energy needs in northern Nevada.
Gas pipelines in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA and DOT under 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, testing, maintenance, and safety requirements including cathodic protection.
Key risk factors include proximity to populated areas or waterways, pipeline age, corrosion (mitigated by cathodic protection), and the commodity transported (natural gas, which is flammable).
It supports natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in and around Winnemucca, contributing to the region's energy reliability.
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