Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline - Elk City Compressor Station: Gas Pipeline Facility in Elk City, Kansas

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline - Elk City Compressor Station is a gas pipeline facility located at 1178 US Highway 160 in Elk City, Montgomery County, Kansas. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station within the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline system, which is a major natural gas transmission network in the central United States. The station is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. Compressor stations like this one are critical for maintaining pressure and flow in long-distance gas pipelines. The station's location in Kansas places it within a region with extensive natural gas infrastructure, supporting both local distribution and interstate transport. This compressor station contributes to the reliability of natural gas supply for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region. Its operational status ensures continued service within the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline network, which is an integral part of the U.S. energy grid. The facility's presence in Elk City supports local energy needs and connects to broader pipeline systems across the country.

The Elk City Compressor Station is situated in a rural area of Montgomery County, Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and scattered communities. Proximity to waterways and populated areas is a consideration for pipeline safety. The facility transports natural gas, which poses lower environmental risk compared to hazardous liquids, but requires robust cathodic protection and leak detection systems to prevent methane emissions. Local environmental conditions, including soil type and weather patterns, influence pipeline integrity management.