Overview
Plains Pipeline, L.P. is an operational oil pipeline facility in Gugler Station, Kansas, United States. It operates under PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195 regulations for hazardous liquid pipelines.
Plains Pipeline, L.P. is an operational oil pipeline facility located in Gugler Station, Trego County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the extensive pipeline infrastructure that transports crude oil and refined petroleum products across the central United States. The facility's scale is typical of regional pipeline systems serving the midcontinent area. 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 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. This includes requirements for corrosion control, leak detection, and emergency response plans. The pipeline likely transports crude oil or refined products, given the NAICS code 486110 for crude petroleum pipelines. As part of the Plains Pipeline network, this facility plays a role in connecting oil production areas in the central U.S. to refineries and distribution hubs. The pipeline's operational status indicates ongoing service, contributing to regional energy supply and economic activity in Kansas.
Environmental context
The pipeline traverses rural areas of Trego County, Kansas, with proximity to agricultural land and water resources. The facility's environmental context includes potential risks to soil and groundwater from spills, mitigated by PHMSA-mandated corrosion protection and leak detection systems.
Frequently asked questions
Plains Pipeline, L.P. is located in Gugler Station, Trego County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 38.877700, -99.604680.
Plains Pipeline, L.P. is an operational oil pipeline facility that transports crude oil or refined petroleum products, classified under NAICS 486110 for crude petroleum pipelines.
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which covers hazardous liquid pipeline safety, including corrosion control and leak detection.
Oil pipelines in Kansas can pose risks to soil and water resources from spills, but are subject to PHMSA regulations requiring corrosion protection, leak detection, and spill response plans to minimize environmental harm.
As part of the Plains Pipeline network, this facility helps transport crude oil from production areas in the central U.S. to refineries, supporting domestic energy supply and economic activity.
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