WILLIAMS GAS PIPELINE - CENTRAL, Beloit Sta., Kansas | Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

WILLIAMS GAS PIPELINE - CENTRAL is a gas pipeline facility located in Beloit Sta., Hamilton County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as part of the natural gas transportation infrastructure in the region. As a gas pipeline, it is classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. This includes requirements for pipeline design, construction, testing, operation, and maintenance, as well as integrity management programs to ensure safe and reliable gas transport. As part of the Williams Gas Pipeline network, this facility contributes to the distribution of natural gas across the central United States. The pipeline supports energy supply for residential, commercial, and industrial users, playing a key role in the regional energy grid. Its location in Kansas places it within a major corridor for natural gas transmission.

The pipeline traverses rural and agricultural areas in Hamilton County, Kansas, with proximity to waterways and populated zones. Gas pipelines require cathodic protection to prevent corrosion, and regular integrity assessments are mandated by PHMSA to minimize leak risks. The commodity transported (natural gas) poses combustion hazards, but modern safety systems mitigate environmental impact.