Overview
DCP Operating - Risen Liquid Terminal (Air) is an operational oil extraction facility in Stevens County, Kansas, United States. It handles liquid hydrocarbon processing and storage.
DCP Operating - Risen Liquid Terminal (Air) is an oil extraction facility located in Stevens County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a liquid terminal for hydrocarbon processing and storage, supporting regional oil and gas operations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations in Kansas. As an oil extraction and terminal facility, it is subject to emission standards and safety protocols typical of midstream oil infrastructure. The Risen Liquid Terminal plays a role in the local energy supply chain, handling crude oil and natural gas liquids. Its location in the Hugoton Basin, a major natural gas producing area, underscores its importance in regional hydrocarbon logistics.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction and terminal operations in this region pose risks of soil and groundwater contamination from hydrocarbon releases. Air emissions from storage tanks and loading operations are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Stevens County, Kansas, United States, near the town of Risen Liquid Terminal.
It is an oil extraction and liquid terminal facility that handles processing and storage of hydrocarbons, including crude oil and natural gas liquids.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-level regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, including emission standards and spill prevention plans.
The Hugoton Basin is a major natural gas and oil-producing region in southwestern Kansas, making facilities like the Risen Liquid Terminal important for regional hydrocarbon processing and transportation.
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