Overview
PANHANDLE EASTERN - LIGHT BOOSTER STATION is an operational distribution pump station in Liberal, Kansas, United States. It supports natural gas pipeline infrastructure in the region.
PANHANDLE EASTERN - LIGHT BOOSTER STATION is a distribution pump station located in Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the Panhandle Eastern pipeline system, which is a major natural gas transmission network serving the central United States. As a booster station, it maintains pressure and flow within the distribution network, ensuring reliable gas supply to downstream customers. The station operates under federal and state regulations governing natural gas pipelines, including the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) safety standards. In Kansas, the Kansas Corporation Commission oversees intrastate pipeline operations. The facility's rural location in southwestern Kansas places it within a region with significant natural gas production and transportation infrastructure. Environmental considerations for this facility include compliance with emissions regulations for compressor stations and adherence to pipeline integrity management programs. The station's role in maintaining gas flow supports energy reliability for residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region. Its operational status contributes to the overall resilience of the natural gas distribution network in the central United States.
Environmental context
The facility operates in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, where water resources are limited and agricultural irrigation is a primary water use. Natural gas pipeline infrastructure like this booster station must comply with environmental regulations to prevent leaks and minimize impacts on local ecosystems. The station's operations are subject to air quality permits and spill prevention plans to protect the surrounding rural environment.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in a rural area near Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 37.038160, -100.760500.
A distribution pump station, also known as a booster station, maintains pressure and flow in a pipeline network to ensure efficient transport of natural gas or other fluids over long distances.
The operator is not publicly specified, but the facility is part of the Panhandle Eastern pipeline system, which is owned and operated by a major natural gas transmission company.
These facilities are regulated by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) under 49 CFR Part 192 for gas pipelines, and by state agencies such as the Kansas Corporation Commission for intrastate operations.
Booster stations may have emissions from compressors and require compliance with air quality permits. They also implement leak detection and spill prevention measures to protect soil and water resources.
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