Overview
Diversified Midstream LLC - Argo Compressor Station is an oil extraction facility in Phelps, Kentucky. It supports natural gas gathering and processing operations in the Appalachian Basin.
Diversified Midstream LLC - Argo Compressor Station is an oil extraction facility located in Phelps, Pike County, Kentucky. The facility operates within the Appalachian Basin, a region known for its natural gas and oil production from the Marcellus and Utica shale formations. As a compressor station, it plays a critical role in gathering and transporting hydrocarbons from wellheads to processing plants. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection. Compressor stations in this sector are subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) under the Clean Air Act, including requirements for emissions controls on engines and fugitive monitoring. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is part of the oil and gas extraction industry, focusing on support activities for mining. Environmentally, compressor stations like this one are significant due to their potential for methane emissions and noise impacts on surrounding communities. The facility's location in rural Pike County, near the Kentucky-West Virginia border, places it in a region with a long history of coal and gas extraction. Proper management of emissions and adherence to state and federal regulations are essential for minimizing its environmental footprint.
Environmental context
The Argo Compressor Station is situated in the Appalachian Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure. Compressor stations can contribute to local air emissions, including volatile organic compounds and methane, which are regulated under the EPA's Clean Air Act. The facility's proximity to forested areas and water bodies in Pike County necessitates careful management of potential spills and noise pollution to protect local ecosystems and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at Malen Hollow in Phelps, Pike County, Kentucky, 41553, United States.
It is a compressor station that supports oil and gas extraction by compressing and transporting natural gas from wellheads to processing facilities.
The facility is operated by Diversified Midstream LLC, a company involved in midstream oil and gas services.
The facility must comply with the U.S. Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards for compressor stations, and state regulations from the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection.
The Appalachian Basin is a major region for natural gas production from shale formations like Marcellus and Utica, with extensive midstream infrastructure including compressor stations.
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