Overview
Priority Oil & Gas - Benkelman Station (Dehy) is a gas pipeline facility in Saint Francis, Kansas, USA. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Priority Oil & Gas - Benkelman Station (Dehy) is a gas pipeline facility located in Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. It serves as a dehydration station, removing water and impurities from natural gas to meet pipeline quality standards. 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 integrity management, corrosion control, and emergency response. The facility's location in rural Kansas places it within a region with extensive natural gas infrastructure, supporting both local distribution and interstate transport. The Benkelman Station plays a role in the regional natural gas grid, processing gas from nearby wells before it enters the broader pipeline network. Its operation contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the area. The facility's dehydration process is critical for preventing pipeline corrosion and ensuring safe, efficient transport.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Kansas, with low population density. Proximity to waterways is minimal, reducing the risk of water contamination from potential leaks. The natural gas processed is primarily methane, which has a lower environmental impact than other fossil fuels when combusted. However, methane leaks during processing and transport can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The facility's cathodic protection systems help prevent pipeline corrosion, a key environmental safeguard.
Frequently asked questions
Priority Oil & Gas - Benkelman Station (Dehy) is located in Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, United States.
The Benkelman Station is a gas pipeline dehydration facility that removes water and impurities from natural gas to meet pipeline quality standards before transport.
The facility operates under U.S. PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for gas pipelines, including integrity management and corrosion control.
The facility is classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas.
The station processes gas from nearby wells, ensuring it meets quality standards before entering the interstate pipeline network, supporting reliable natural gas supply.
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