Overview
SCOUT ENERGY - MTR 30 STATION is a gas pipeline facility in Grant County, Kansas, United States. It operates as part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
SCOUT ENERGY - MTR 30 STATION is a gas pipeline facility located in Grant County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility serves as a natural gas transmission station, supporting the movement of gas from production areas to distribution networks. Its location in the Mid-Continent region places it within a significant oil and gas producing area. 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 gas pipeline station, it includes components such as metering, regulation, and compression equipment to ensure safe and efficient gas transport. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (211120 and 486210) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas transmission. The MTR 30 Station plays a role in the regional energy grid, connecting gas supplies to downstream markets. Its operational status ensures continued service to the local and regional energy infrastructure. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas reduces proximity to dense populations, but standard safety measures for gas pipelines are in place.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The local environment includes grasslands and croplands, with potential impacts from pipeline construction and operation on soil and water resources. Gas pipeline operations involve standard environmental management practices to prevent leaks and minimize disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
SCOUT ENERGY - MTR 30 STATION is located in Grant County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 37.436900 N, -101.353000 W.
It is a natural gas pipeline station that handles metering, regulation, and transmission of natural gas as part of the regional pipeline network.
Gas pipeline facilities in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance safety standards.
Gas pipeline stations in Kansas vary in size, but many serve as intermediate transmission points connecting production fields in the Mid-Continent region to major pipeline corridors.
The facility follows PHMSA regulations for leak detection, cathodic protection, and emergency response to minimize environmental impact from gas releases.
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