Overview
DCP Operating - Comanche Co. #3 Station (Dehy) (Air) is an oil extraction facility in Coldwater, Kansas, United States. It operates under NAICS codes for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
DCP Operating - Comanche Co. #3 Station (Dehy) (Air) is an oil extraction facility located in Coldwater, Comanche County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a dehydration station for natural gas, removing water vapor to meet pipeline specifications. It is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the Midcontinent region. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction). These classifications indicate involvement in upstream oil and gas activities, including extraction and initial processing. In Kansas, oil and gas operations are regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), with oversight on well construction, waste management, and air emissions. As a dehydration station, this facility plays a key role in conditioning natural gas for transport and sale. Its location in Comanche County places it within the Hugoton Embayment, a major natural gas-producing area. The facility's operations contribute to local energy supply and economic activity, while adhering to state and federal environmental regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of south-central Kansas, where oil and gas extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. Dehydration units typically use glycol or desiccants, which may release benzene, toluene, and other hazardous air pollutants. Groundwater protection is also a concern, as produced water and chemical spills can affect shallow aquifers. Regulatory oversight by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Environmental Protection Agency helps mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Coldwater, Comanche County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.31° N, -99.3318° W.
It is a natural gas dehydration station that removes water vapor from natural gas to meet pipeline quality standards, operating under NAICS codes for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
The facility is currently operational, as indicated in the public record.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas are regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) for well operations and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) for environmental compliance, including air emissions and waste management.
These facilities must comply with the Clean Air Act, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, and may be subject to state-level air permits and spill prevention plans under the Clean Water Act.
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