Overview
Coal Creek Pipeline - Coal Creek 2 Station is an oil extraction facility in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. It operates under federal and state regulations for crude oil production.
Coal Creek Pipeline - Coal Creek 2 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Coffey County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude oil production, supporting the broader midstream pipeline network. As part of the U.S. oil extraction sector, it plays a role in gathering and processing crude oil from local wells. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve conventional drilling and pumping methods, with produced water management and spill prevention plans required under the Clean Water Act and Oil Pollution Act. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities in Kansas include groundwater protection, as the region overlies the High Plains Aquifer. The facility's location in a rural area reduces population exposure, but operational best practices are essential to prevent soil and water contamination. The facility's role in the pipeline network underscores its importance in the domestic energy supply chain.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Coffey County, Kansas, an area underlain by the High Plains Aquifer, a critical groundwater resource for agriculture and drinking water. Oil extraction operations must manage produced water and prevent spills to protect water quality. The rural setting reduces immediate population risk, but the potential for pipeline leaks or wellhead releases necessitates robust containment and monitoring systems under EPA regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Coffey County, Kansas, United States, near the community of Coal Creek #2.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil, which is then transported via pipeline for further processing.
The facility is currently operational.
Facilities must comply with the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Oil Pollution Act, as well as state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Key risks include groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, given the area's reliance on the High Plains Aquifer, and air emissions from volatile organic compounds.
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