Overview
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line - Greensburg Station (Air) is an operational gas pipeline facility in Greensburg, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line system, a major natural gas transmission network.
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line - Greensburg Station (Air) is a gas pipeline facility located in Greensburg, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor or metering station along the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line system, which is a key natural gas transmission network in the central United States. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines. As part of a major interstate pipeline system, it plays a role in transporting natural gas from production areas in the Midcontinent region to markets in the Midwest and Northeast. The Greensburg Station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply in the region. Its location in rural Kansas reflects the typical siting of pipeline infrastructure away from densely populated areas, reducing certain risk factors. The station supports the broader energy infrastructure that serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Kiowa County, Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The environmental context includes proximity to waterways and potential impacts on local ecosystems during construction or maintenance. Pipeline infrastructure in this region is subject to regulations addressing cathodic protection and leak detection to minimize environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at Rural Route 1 Box 148, Greensburg, Kansas 67054-9631, United States.
It is a gas pipeline station that likely serves as a compressor or metering point along the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line system, which transports natural gas across the central United States.
Gas pipeline facilities are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192, which covers safety standards for natural gas pipelines.
The Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line is a major interstate natural gas pipeline system that transports gas from the Midcontinent region to markets in the Midwest and Northeast United States.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular leak detection surveys, and compliance with PHMSA regulations for pipeline integrity management.
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