PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPE LINE CO - OLPE Gas Pipeline Facility in Olpe, Kansas

PANHANDLE EASTERN PIPE LINE CO - OLPE is a gas pipeline facility located at 985 Road 90 in Olpe, Lyon County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. As part of the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line system, it contributes to the extensive natural gas transmission network serving the central United States. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) pursuant to 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Typical gas pipeline facilities in this region are part of a mature infrastructure network with cathodic protection systems and regular integrity management programs. The Olpe facility plays a role in the regional natural gas supply chain, connecting production areas to distribution networks. Its location in rural Kansas reflects the typical siting of pipeline infrastructure away from densely populated areas, though proximity to waterways and agricultural land requires careful environmental management. The facility supports energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the region.

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Lyon County, Kansas, near the Cottonwood River watershed. Pipeline infrastructure in this region must manage risks related to soil erosion, waterway crossings, and potential impacts on farmland. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections are mandated under PHMSA regulations to ensure integrity. The transport of natural gas, while less hazardous than liquids, still requires leak detection and emergency response planning to protect local ecosystems and communities.