AMWES Exploration LLC - Pineville Sales Compressor | Oil Extraction Facility in Pineville, Kentucky

AMWES Exploration LLC - Pineville Sales Compressor is an oil extraction facility located on KY 119 in Pineville, Bell County, Kentucky. The facility is operational and serves as a sales compressor station, playing a role in the regional oil and gas infrastructure of the Appalachian Basin. The facility operates under the NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies like the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection. Typical operations involve separation, compression, and transport of hydrocarbons. As part of the Appalachian Basin's oil and gas network, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply. Its location in rural Kentucky highlights the integration of extraction infrastructure with local communities. The facility's role in sales compression supports downstream processing and distribution.

The facility is situated in the Appalachian region, characterized by rugged terrain and mixed hardwood forests. Oil extraction activities in this area can impact local water resources due to potential spills or runoff. The facility's compression operations may generate air emissions, including volatile organic compounds and methane, which are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards for the oil and gas sector.