Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

American Energies Pipeline - Bagby Station (Dehy) | Oil Extraction Facility in Kingman, Kansas

KINGMAN, Kansas, United States

Overview

American Energies Pipeline - Bagby Station (Dehy) is an oil extraction facility located in Kingman, Kansas, United States. It operates as a dehydration station within the broader pipeline network.

American Energies Pipeline - Bagby Station (Dehy) is an oil extraction facility situated in Kingman, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the American Energies Pipeline system and serves as a dehydration station, which is a critical component in the oil extraction process by removing water and impurities from crude oil. Located in the central United States, this facility contributes to the regional oil infrastructure supporting domestic energy production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction facilities like this one are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), with specific requirements for emissions control and wastewater management. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both oil and natural gas liquids extraction. As an operational dehydration station, this facility plays a key role in preparing crude oil for transport via pipeline. Its location in Kingman County places it within a region with a history of oil and gas activity. The facility's operations contribute to the local economy and the broader energy supply chain, though specific capacity and production data are not publicly available.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a rural area of Kansas, a state with significant oil and gas production. The environmental context includes potential risks associated with oil extraction, such as groundwater contamination from brine and hydrocarbons, air emissions from dehydration processes, and soil impacts from spills. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permits and monitoring requirements.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located at Bagby Compressor Station in Kingman, Kansas, United States, with the postal code 67068.

It is an oil extraction facility that operates as a dehydration station, removing water and impurities from crude oil as part of the American Energies Pipeline system.

The facility is currently operational, contributing to the regional oil infrastructure in Kansas.

Oil extraction facilities in the U.S. are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and state-level environmental agencies. They must comply with emissions limits, wastewater treatment standards, and spill prevention plans.

Potential risks include air emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants, groundwater contamination from brine and hydrocarbons, and soil contamination from spills. Proper management and regulatory compliance help mitigate these risks.

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