Risk: Low Oil Extraction Operational

CONQUEST CHEROKEE - SAVONBURG STATION (DEHY) - Oil Extraction Facility in Savonburg Station, Kansas

SAVONBURG STATION, Kansas, United States

Overview

CONQUEST CHEROKEE - SAVONBURG STATION (DEHY) is an operational oil extraction facility in Allen County, Kansas. It processes crude oil from nearby wells, contributing to regional hydrocarbon production.

CONQUEST CHEROKEE - SAVONBURG STATION (DEHY) is an oil extraction facility located in Savonburg Station, Allen County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil production infrastructure, serving as a dehydration station to remove water from crude oil before transport. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, which govern emissions and wastewater management. As an oil extraction site, it is subject to state-level oversight by the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Typical operations involve separation of oil, gas, and water, with produced water often reinjected or treated. This facility supports the local economy by enabling efficient oil transport and processing. Its location in southeastern Kansas places it within the Cherokee Basin, a region with a history of oil and gas production. The facility's operations are integrated with gathering pipelines that deliver crude to refineries or storage terminals.

Environmental context

Oil extraction facilities like this one can impact local air quality through volatile organic compound emissions and flaring. Water management is critical, as produced water must be handled to prevent groundwater contamination. In Kansas, the regulatory framework includes spill prevention plans and well integrity requirements to minimize environmental risks.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Savonburg Station, Allen County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.7697 N, -95.2053 W.

It is an oil extraction facility that operates as a dehydration station, removing water from crude oil produced from nearby wells to prepare it for transport.

The facility is currently operational.

Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, including spill prevention and well integrity rules.

Facilities in the Cherokee Basin vary from small wellhead separators to larger central processing units, with capacities typically ranging from a few hundred to several thousand barrels per day.

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