Overview
ONEOK El Dorado West Site Butane/W-Grade Blending Project is a refined product pipeline facility in El Dorado, Kansas, United States. It operates under US PHMSA and DOT regulations for hazardous liquid pipelines.
ONEOK El Dorado West Site Butane/W-Grade Blending Project is a refined product pipeline facility located at 3510 SW 20th St, El Dorado, Kansas, in Butler County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486910, which covers pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products. As part of the ONEOK network, it handles butane and natural gas liquids blending, serving regional energy markets. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) 49 CFR Part 195, which governs hazardous liquid pipelines. This includes requirements for cathodic protection, leak detection, and integrity management programs. The plant's location in Kansas places it within a major mid-continent pipeline corridor, connecting production areas to refining and distribution hubs. Environmental and operational significance includes its role in blending and transporting natural gas liquids, which are critical for heating, industrial feedstocks, and petrochemical production. The facility's proximity to El Dorado and surrounding communities necessitates robust safety and environmental monitoring to protect local water resources and populated areas.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Butler County, Kansas, an area with a mix of agricultural land and small urban centers. The region's pipeline infrastructure crosses several waterways, including the Walnut River, requiring careful monitoring to prevent spills that could impact local ecosystems. The transport of butane and natural gas liquids poses risks of vapor cloud explosions and groundwater contamination, making cathodic protection and leak detection systems essential. The facility's operational status under PHMSA regulations ensures regular inspections and emergency response planning.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 3510 SW 20th St, El Dorado, Kansas 67042, United States, in Butler County.
It is a refined product pipeline facility that handles blending and transportation of butane and natural gas liquids (NGLs), serving regional energy markets.
The facility operates under US PHMSA and DOT 49 CFR Part 195, which sets standards for hazardous liquid pipeline safety, including corrosion control, leak detection, and integrity management.
The facility handles butane and W-grade (natural gas liquids) blending, which are used for heating, industrial feedstocks, and petrochemical production.
It follows PHMSA-mandated integrity management programs, including cathodic protection, regular inspections, and emergency response plans to prevent spills and protect local waterways and communities.
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