Overview
REP KANSAS GATHERING - NORTH WILLIAMS STATION is an operational gas pipeline facility in North Williams, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
REP KANSAS GATHERING - NORTH WILLIAMS STATION is a gas pipeline facility located in North Williams, Montgomery County, Kansas. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas gathering infrastructure in the region, connecting production areas to processing or transmission systems. 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. As a gathering pipeline, it is subject to specific requirements for design, construction, testing, and maintenance to ensure safe operation. The facility plays a key role in the natural gas supply chain in Kansas, a state with significant natural gas production. Its location in Montgomery County places it within an area of active oil and gas development, supporting local energy markets and contributing to the regional energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of southeastern Kansas, where natural gas gathering pipelines traverse agricultural and grassland landscapes. Proximity to waterways and populated areas requires careful management of cathodic protection and leak detection to prevent environmental impacts. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses risks of methane emissions and potential fire hazards if not properly maintained.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in North Williams, Montgomery County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.1944, -95.6311.
It is a natural gas gathering pipeline, which collects gas from production wells and transports it to processing plants or transmission pipelines.
Gas gathering pipelines are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which sets safety standards for design, construction, and operation.
The facility is currently operational.
Typical safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular leak detection surveys, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs for high-consequence areas.
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