Overview
Scout Energy - Stevens Co. #4 Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Hugoton, Kansas, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Scout Energy - Stevens Co. #4 Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transportation infrastructure in the region. As a gas pipeline, it contributes to the distribution of natural gas from production areas to end users. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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 NAICS code 486210 indicates it is involved in pipeline transportation of natural gas. The Stevens Co. #4 Station is situated in the Hugoton area, which is part of the Hugoton Gas Field, one of the largest natural gas fields in North America. The facility plays a role in gathering and transporting natural gas from this prolific region, supporting energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial consumers.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and sparse population. Proximity to populated areas and waterways is limited, reducing certain environmental risks. The primary environmental considerations for gas pipelines include potential methane leaks and impacts on soil and groundwater. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections are mandated under PHMSA regulations to ensure integrity.
Frequently asked questions
Scout Energy - Stevens Co. #4 Station is located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 37.061136, -101.184600.
It is a gas pipeline facility that transports natural gas as part of the pipeline infrastructure in the Hugoton area, operating under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Gas pipelines in the US are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance safety standards.
Key risk factors include proximity to populated areas or waterways, pipeline age, corrosion, and the commodity transported. Regular inspections and cathodic protection are used to mitigate these risks.
Hugoton is part of the Hugoton Gas Field, one of the largest natural gas fields in North America, with significant production and pipeline infrastructure supporting energy supply.
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