Overview
TNT Engineering - Reynolds (Former Colcan) Station is an operational gas pipeline facility in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 regulations.
TNT Engineering - Reynolds (Former Colcan) Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. The facility is situated near the unincorporated community of Colcan Station and serves as a component of the regional natural gas transmission infrastructure. As a gas pipeline station, it plays a role in the safe and efficient transport of natural gas across the central United States. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs the safety of gas pipelines. The station's NAICS code 486210 indicates it is part of the pipeline transportation of natural gas sector. The facility is typical of midstream gas infrastructure in Kansas, a state with extensive natural gas pipeline networks. Environmental and operational significance includes the facility's role in maintaining reliable natural gas supply to downstream consumers. The station's location in a rural area of Kansas reduces proximity to dense populations, but pipelines in the region may cross agricultural lands and waterways. Regular maintenance and cathodic protection are standard practices to ensure pipeline integrity and minimize environmental risks.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Comanche County, Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and scattered waterways. Gas pipelines in this region typically require careful management to prevent leaks and corrosion, with cathodic protection systems commonly employed. The station's operation contributes to the regional energy grid, but its rural setting reduces direct impact on populated areas.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Comanche County, Kansas, near the community of Colcan Station, United States.
It is a gas pipeline station, part of the natural gas transmission infrastructure, regulated under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.
The facility is currently operational.
Gas pipeline facilities in the U.S. are regulated by PHMSA under DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which covers design, construction, operation, and maintenance safety standards.
Common considerations include pipeline integrity management to prevent leaks, cathodic protection against corrosion, and monitoring for impacts on agricultural land and waterways.
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