Diversified Midstream LLC - Meta Compressor Station | Oil Extraction Facility in Meta, Kentucky

Diversified Midstream LLC - Meta Compressor Station is an oil extraction facility located at 756 HWY 194 W in Meta, Pike County, Kentucky. The facility is operational and plays a role in the midstream segment of the oil and gas industry, specifically in natural gas compression. Its location in the Appalachian Basin places it within a region known for significant hydrocarbon production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for compressor stations. As a midstream asset, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. This compressor station contributes to the regional energy infrastructure by enabling the transport of natural gas from production sites to processing and distribution networks. Its operations support local economic activity in Pike County, a historically coal-mining region transitioning to oil and gas development. The facility's environmental significance includes potential air emissions and noise impacts, managed through standard industry practices and regulatory compliance.

Located in the Appalachian Basin, the facility operates in a region with complex geology and a history of resource extraction. The local environment includes forested hills and watersheds that feed the Ohio River system. Compressor stations like this one can contribute to air emissions, including volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides, and require adherence to EPA's NSPS for stationary engines. Spill risks are managed through containment and response plans, though the facility's inland location reduces coastal spill concerns.