Overview
Diversified Midstream LLC operates the Maces Creek Compressor Station in Viper, Kentucky, supporting natural gas extraction and transport. The facility is part of the midstream infrastructure in the Appalachian Basin.
Diversified Midstream LLC - Maces Creek Compressor Station is an operational oil extraction facility located at 4559 Middle Fork Rd, Viper, Kentucky, in Perry County. The station plays a role in gathering and compressing natural gas from nearby wells, facilitating its transport to processing plants and pipelines. As part of the midstream sector, it supports the broader oil and gas extraction industry in the Appalachian region. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and state-level Kentucky Division for Air Quality permits. Compressor stations typically use natural gas-fired engines to pressurize gas, with emissions controlled by Best Available Control Technology (BACT). The site's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. Located in the coal-rich Appalachian region, the station contributes to local energy infrastructure. Its proximity to the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River requires adherence to water quality standards. The facility's operational status underscores ongoing natural gas production in the area, supporting regional energy supply and economic activity.
Environmental context
The Maces Creek Compressor Station is situated in the Appalachian Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas extraction history. Compressor stations emit air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, regulated under the Clean Air Act. The nearby Middle Fork Kentucky River may be subject to spill prevention plans under the Clean Water Act. Local ecosystems include mixed mesophytic forests, and the facility's operations are subject to state and federal environmental oversight.
Frequently asked questions
The Maces Creek Compressor Station is located at 4559 Middle Fork Rd, Viper, Kentucky 41774, in Perry County, United States.
It is a natural gas compressor station that gathers and compresses gas from extraction wells, preparing it for transport through pipelines to processing facilities.
The facility is operated by Diversified Midstream LLC, a midstream energy company focused on natural gas gathering and processing.
Compressor stations must comply with the Clean Air Act for emissions, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary engines, and the Clean Water Act for stormwater management. State-level permits from the Kentucky Division for Air Quality are also required.
Compressor stations maintain pressure in natural gas pipelines, enabling efficient transport from wellheads to processing plants and end-users. They are critical midstream infrastructure for the oil and gas supply chain.
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