Overview
Diversified Midstream LLC - Drift Compressor Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Drift, Kentucky. It supports natural gas and oil gathering operations in the Appalachian Basin.
Diversified Midstream LLC - Drift Compressor Station is an operational oil extraction facility located at 522 KY 110, Drift, Floyd County, Kentucky. The facility is part of the Appalachian Basin's midstream infrastructure, focusing on gathering and compressing hydrocarbons from nearby production wells. The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and state-level Kentucky Division for Air Quality permits. As a compressor station, it uses reciprocating or centrifugal compressors to move natural gas and associated petroleum liquids through pipelines, a critical step in the oil extraction supply chain. This facility plays a key role in regional energy infrastructure, supporting the transport of hydrocarbons from the Appalachian Basin to downstream markets. Its location in eastern Kentucky places it within a historically significant coal and gas producing region, contributing to local economic activity and energy security.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Appalachian Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas development. Compressor stations emit air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, regulated under the Clean Air Act. The site's proximity to rural communities and water bodies necessitates spill prevention and leak detection programs. Typical mitigation includes vapor recovery units and regular maintenance to minimize fugitive emissions.
Frequently asked questions
The Drift Compressor Station is located at 522 KY 110, Drift, Floyd County, Kentucky, 41619, United States.
The Drift Compressor Station is an oil extraction facility that compresses and transports natural gas and associated petroleum liquids from production wells in the Appalachian Basin.
The facility is operated by Diversified Midstream LLC, a midstream company focused on gathering and processing hydrocarbons.
Compressor stations must comply with the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, and state-level air quality permits. Spill prevention and leak detection programs are also required.
Compressor stations maintain pressure in pipelines to move natural gas and associated liquids from well sites to processing plants or transmission lines, ensuring efficient transport.
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