Scout V - Stevens Co. #6 Station (Air) - Gas Pipeline Facility in Hugoton, Kansas

Scout V - Stevens Co. #6 Station (Air) is a gas pipeline facility located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a component of the regional natural gas transportation infrastructure. As a gas pipeline station, it plays a role in the movement of natural gas from production areas to distribution networks. 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 the safe transportation of natural gas. The station is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. Typical gas pipeline stations in this region include compression, metering, and valve systems to ensure efficient and safe gas flow. The environmental context of this facility includes its location in the Hugoton area, which is part of the larger Hugoton Gas Field, one of the largest natural gas fields in North America. The station's proximity to agricultural and rural areas necessitates adherence to safety standards to protect local communities and ecosystems. Its role in the natural gas supply chain supports energy delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.

The facility is situated in the Hugoton area of Kansas, within the Hugoton Gas Field, a major natural gas producing region. The surrounding environment is primarily agricultural and rural, with flat terrain and low population density. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must consider potential impacts on soil and water resources, as well as wildlife habitats. Regulatory compliance under PHMSA ensures measures for leak detection, corrosion control, and emergency response to minimize environmental risks.