Overview
Southern Star Central - St. Francis Station is a gas pipeline facility in Saint Francis, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
Southern Star Central - St. Francis Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline system, which serves the central United States. As a gas pipeline station, it plays a key role in the transportation and distribution of natural gas within the region. 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 gas pipeline safety. The station is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. Typical gas pipeline stations in this region include compressor stations, metering facilities, and valve sites to ensure safe and efficient gas flow. The St. Francis Station contributes to the regional energy infrastructure by supporting natural gas transmission across Kansas and neighboring states. Its operational status ensures continued service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The facility's location in a rural area of Cheyenne County minimizes proximity to densely populated zones, reducing certain risk factors associated with gas pipeline operations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of Cheyenne County, Kansas, with low population density. The surrounding environment includes farmland and open plains, which reduces the risk of exposure to populated areas. The pipeline's commodity is natural gas, which poses combustion and leakage risks, but regulatory compliance under PHMSA and DOT Part 192 mandates cathodic protection and regular inspections to mitigate environmental impact. The local climate, with cold winters and hot summers, may influence pipeline integrity management practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates approximately 39.926892 N, -101.937659 W.
It is a gas pipeline station that operates as part of the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline system, transporting natural gas across the central United States.
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 facilities like Southern Star Central - St. Francis Station.
The station supports natural gas transmission across Kansas and neighboring states, ensuring reliable supply to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the central U.S.
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