Overview
ANR Pipeline - Nichols Dehy Station (AIR) is an operational oil extraction facility in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. It supports natural gas liquids processing and pipeline operations in the region.
ANR Pipeline - Nichols Dehy Station (AIR) is an oil extraction facility located in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil and gas infrastructure, focusing on dehydration and processing of natural gas liquids. Its location in south-central Kansas places it within a network of pipelines and extraction sites serving the Midcontinent oil and gas region. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA air quality standards and state-level oil and gas rules. As a dehydration station, it likely uses glycol or similar processes to remove water from natural gas, a common technique in gas processing. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate involvement in both crude oil and NGL production. The Nichols Dehy Station contributes to the regional energy supply chain by conditioning natural gas for pipeline transport. Its location in Kiowa County, a rural area with agricultural and energy activities, underscores the integration of oil and gas infrastructure with local land use. The facility's operational status ensures continued support for downstream processing and distribution.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Kansas, where oil and gas operations coexist with agriculture. Potential environmental considerations include air emissions from dehydration processes and the risk of spills during pipeline transport. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act and state oil and gas rules aims to minimize these impacts. The region's semi-arid climate and groundwater resources require careful management of produced water and chemical handling.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Kiowa County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates approximately 37.5038° N, -99.3289° W.
It is an oil extraction facility that processes natural gas by removing water and other impurities, preparing it for pipeline transport.
The facility is currently operational, supporting natural gas liquids extraction and pipeline operations in the region.
Facilities must comply with the U.S. Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission and Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility is involved in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production.
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