Overview
Southern Star Central - Hoxie Station is a gas pipeline facility in Hoxie, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Southern Star Central - Hoxie Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Hoxie, Sheridan County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline system, which is a major natural gas transmission network serving the central United States. The station is situated in a rural area of northwestern Kansas, an important region for natural gas transportation and storage. 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 the safety of gas pipelines. As a gas pipeline station, it likely includes compression, metering, and valve facilities to manage the flow of natural gas through the pipeline network. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is classified as a pipeline transportation of natural gas facility. The Hoxie Station plays a key role in the regional natural gas infrastructure, supporting the delivery of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in Kansas places it within a network that connects gas production areas in the Rocky Mountain region to markets in the Midwest and beyond. The facility's operational status ensures continued reliability of natural gas supply in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural agricultural area of northwestern Kansas, with low population density. The primary environmental considerations for gas pipeline stations include potential methane leaks, which can contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, and the risk of pipeline ruptures affecting nearby farmland or water sources. The region's flat terrain and dry climate reduce some environmental risks, but proper cathodic protection and regular inspections are critical to prevent corrosion and maintain safety.
Frequently asked questions
Southern Star Central - Hoxie Station is located in Hoxie, Sheridan County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 39.276301, -100.480350.
It is a gas pipeline facility that forms part of the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline system, responsible for the transmission of natural gas through the pipeline network.
Gas pipeline facilities in the U.S. 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.
The NAICS code for pipeline transportation of natural gas is 486210, which applies to establishments primarily engaged in the pipeline transportation of natural gas.
The station supports the reliable delivery of natural gas from production areas to consumers in the central United States, playing a key role in the regional energy supply chain.
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