Overview
Diversified Midstream LLC - Blakemore Compressor Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Pikeville, Kentucky. It supports natural gas and crude oil gathering and processing in the Appalachian Basin.
Diversified Midstream LLC - Blakemore Compressor Station is an operational oil extraction facility located at 292 Davis Rd, Pikeville, Kentucky, in Pike County. The facility is part of the midstream infrastructure supporting oil and gas production in the Appalachian Basin, a region known for its significant natural gas reserves and associated crude oil production. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and state-level Kentucky Division for Air Quality permits. As a compressor station, it primarily compresses natural gas for transportation through pipelines, but its NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. The facility's scale is typical for midstream operations in the region, supporting local production from numerous wells. This compressor station plays a critical role in gathering and processing hydrocarbons from the surrounding oil and gas fields. Its location in Pike County places it within a historically active coal and gas region, contributing to the energy supply chain for the eastern United States. The facility's operational status ensures continued support for regional energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Appalachian Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Compressor stations like this one can contribute to local air emissions, including volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The site's proximity to water bodies in eastern Kentucky necessitates spill prevention and control measures to protect aquatic ecosystems. Regional groundwater and surface water monitoring programs help mitigate potential impacts from hydrocarbon operations.
Frequently asked questions
The Blakemore Compressor Station is located at 292 Davis Rd, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501, in Pike County, United States.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that compresses natural gas and handles crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, supporting midstream operations in the Appalachian Basin.
The facility is operated by Diversified Midstream LLC, a company involved in midstream oil and gas infrastructure.
The facility must comply with the U.S. Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-level Kentucky regulations, including permits for air emissions and spill prevention.
Compressor stations are critical for maintaining pressure in pipelines to transport natural gas from extraction sites to processing plants and end users, ensuring efficient energy delivery.
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