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Southern Star CTL G/West Webb Sta Gas Pipeline Facility in Blackwell, Oklahoma

BLACKWELL, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

Southern Star CTL G/West Webb Sta is an operational gas pipeline facility in Blackwell, Oklahoma, United States. It is part of the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline system, serving the region's natural gas transportation needs.

Southern Star CTL G/West Webb Sta is a gas pipeline facility located in Blackwell, Grant County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is part of the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline system, which operates a network of natural gas pipelines across the central United States. This station plays a role in the regional gas transmission infrastructure, supporting the transport of natural gas from production areas to distribution networks. 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. As a component of a larger pipeline system, it is subject to integrity management programs, including cathodic protection and leak detection protocols. The station's location in rural Oklahoma reflects the typical siting of such facilities along major pipeline corridors. The environmental context of this facility includes its proximity to agricultural land and rural communities. Pipeline stations like this one are designed with safety measures to minimize risks, including emergency shutdown systems and regular inspections. The facility contributes to the reliable supply of natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region, supporting energy needs and economic activity.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a rural area of Grant County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and sparse population. The surrounding environment includes croplands and pastures, with the nearest waterway being the Salt Fork Arkansas River. Pipeline infrastructure in this region is subject to PHMSA regulations requiring environmental protection measures, such as spill prevention and cathodic protection to prevent corrosion. The station's design includes containment systems to mitigate potential leaks, and its location away from densely populated areas reduces environmental and community risk.

Frequently asked questions

Southern Star CTL G/West Webb Sta is located at HWY 11W, 8.5 miles west of I-35 and 2 miles north, in Blackwell, Grant County, Oklahoma, United States.

This facility is a gas pipeline station that forms part of the Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline system. It handles the transmission of natural gas, including compression, metering, and flow control, to ensure efficient transport through the pipeline network.

Gas pipeline facilities in the United States are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192. This includes safety standards for design, construction, operation, and maintenance.

Safety measures include cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, pressure monitoring, leak detection systems, emergency shutdown valves, and regular inspections as required by PHMSA regulations. Operators also implement integrity management programs to assess and mitigate risks.

The facility is part of a pipeline network that transports natural gas from production areas to distribution systems serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Oklahoma and surrounding states. It helps ensure a reliable supply of natural gas for heating, electricity generation, and industrial processes.

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