DCP Operating - Plains Booster Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Plains, Kansas

DCP Operating - Plains Booster Station is an oil extraction facility situated in Plains, Meade County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil and gas infrastructure, supporting the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas. 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 that the site is involved in the extraction and initial processing of hydrocarbons. In the United States, oil extraction facilities like this one are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, with specific requirements for emissions and wastewater management. Located in the Great Plains region, the facility contributes to the domestic energy supply. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, and the facility's operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations to minimize impacts on local air and water resources. Its role in the oil extraction sector supports downstream refining and distribution networks.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Kansas, where water resources are limited. Oil extraction activities can pose risks to groundwater quality through potential spills or leaks of hydrocarbons and produced water. The facility must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Water Act and state-level requirements to protect local aquifers. Air emissions from extraction operations, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, are regulated under the Clean Air Act to minimize impacts on local air quality and climate.