VINTAGE PETROLEUM INC. Gas Pipeline, Dutton, Kansas | USA Pipeline Infrastructure

VINTAGE PETROLEUM INC. is a gas pipeline facility located in Dutton, Kansas, United States. The facility is situated in Seward County and is currently operational, serving as part of the natural gas transportation infrastructure in the region. The pipeline 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 gas pipeline, it is designed to transport natural gas from production areas to distribution networks, playing a critical role in the energy supply chain. The facility contributes to the local and regional energy grid, supporting industrial, commercial, and residential natural gas needs. Its location in Kansas, a state with significant natural gas production and pipeline networks, underscores its importance in the broader energy infrastructure of the United States.

The pipeline traverses the semi-arid landscape of southwestern Kansas, an area characterized by agricultural land and sparse population. Proximity to waterways and populated areas is a key environmental consideration for gas pipelines. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at preventing leaks and minimizing impact on local ecosystems and communities.