Overview
Scout V - Stevens Co. #7 Station (Air) is an operational gas pipeline facility in Hugoton, Kansas, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Scout V - Stevens Co. #7 Station (Air) 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. The facility is classified under NAICS code 486210, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas. 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 design, construction, testing, and maintenance, as well as cathodic protection and leak detection. The facility is located in a rural area of southwestern Kansas, a region with significant natural gas production and pipeline infrastructure. The facility plays a role in the regional natural gas grid, supporting the transportation of gas from production areas to distribution networks. Its operational status contributes to the energy supply chain in the Midwest. The facility's location in a sparsely populated area reduces certain risk factors, though proximity to agricultural land and waterways may be considerations for environmental management.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and occasional waterways. Proximity to populated areas is low, reducing potential exposure risks. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses flammability hazards but is less environmentally persistent than liquid hydrocarbons. Cathodic protection systems are typically employed to prevent pipeline corrosion, a key environmental safeguard.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.220575, -101.366265.
It is a natural gas pipeline facility, classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas.
Gas pipelines in the US 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.
Safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, regular leak detection surveys, and compliance with PHMSA's integrity management programs for high-consequence areas.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to the natural gas transportation network in southwestern Kansas.
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