Overview
ONEOK NORTH SYSTEM, L.L.C. - BUSHTON PUMP STATION is a distribution pump station located in Bushton, Kansas, United States. It operates as part of the natural gas liquids pipeline infrastructure.
ONEOK NORTH SYSTEM, L.L.C. - BUSHTON PUMP STATION is a distribution pump station situated at 777 Ave Y in Bushton, Kansas, within Ellsworth County. This facility is part of the ONEOK North System, a major natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline network in the United States. The station plays a key role in transporting NGLs from production areas to processing and storage facilities. The facility operates under NAICS code 486990, which covers pipeline transportation of natural gas and other products. As a distribution pump station, it maintains pressure and flow within the pipeline system. The station is operational and contributes to the regional energy infrastructure, supporting the movement of NGLs across Kansas and neighboring states. This pump station is strategically located in central Kansas, a region with significant oil and gas production. Its operation ensures reliable transport of NGLs, which are critical for heating, industrial processes, and petrochemical manufacturing. The facility's redundancy and maintenance practices are essential for minimizing supply disruptions and ensuring safety in the pipeline network.
Environmental context
The pump station operates within the broader context of pipeline infrastructure that transports natural gas liquids, which are essential for energy and industrial applications. Environmental considerations include leak prevention, spill containment, and adherence to federal and state pipeline safety regulations. The facility's location in rural Kansas minimizes direct impact on densely populated areas, but it still requires rigorous monitoring to protect local soil and groundwater resources.
Frequently asked questions
The pump station is located at 777 Ave Y, Bushton, Kansas 67427, in Ellsworth County, United States.
It serves as a distribution pump station within the ONEOK North System, maintaining pressure and flow for transporting natural gas liquids through the pipeline network.
The facility operates under U.S. federal pipeline safety regulations enforced by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), as well as state-level regulations in Kansas.
The ONEOK North System is a major natural gas liquids pipeline network that connects production areas in the Rocky Mountain and Mid-Continent regions to processing and market hubs.
It ensures reliable transport of natural gas liquids, which are used for heating, industrial feedstocks, and petrochemical production, supporting regional energy supply chains.
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