Overview
DCP Operating - Mullinville Liquids Terminal (Flare)(Air) is an oil extraction facility in Kiowa County, Kansas. It operates as a liquids terminal with flare and air emissions control.
DCP Operating - Mullinville Liquids Terminal (Flare)(Air) is an oil extraction facility located in Mullinville, Kiowa County, Kansas. The facility operates as a liquids terminal, handling hydrocarbon liquids from oil extraction activities. It is situated in the central United States, a region with significant oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state regulations in Kansas. As a liquids terminal with flare and air emissions, it is subject to air quality permits and emissions monitoring requirements. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in both crude oil and natural gas liquids handling. The terminal's operational status is active, contributing to the regional oil and gas infrastructure. Its location in Kansas places it within a network of pipelines and processing facilities that support the broader energy supply chain. The facility's flare system is used for safe disposal of excess gases, a common practice in oil extraction operations.
Environmental context
The facility's operations involve handling volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other air pollutants, which are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). The flare system reduces emissions by combusting gases, but incomplete combustion can release pollutants. The surrounding area in Kiowa County is primarily agricultural, with potential impacts on local air quality and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Mullinville, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.5867, -99.4131.
It is a liquids terminal for oil extraction, handling crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, with flare and air emissions control systems.
The facility is currently operational.
The facility is subject to U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, NSPS, and NESHAP for air emissions from flares and storage tanks.
The flare is used to safely combust excess hydrocarbon gases, reducing emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, though it may produce combustion byproducts.
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