Diversified Midstream LLC - Rockhouse Compressor Station, Kimper, Kentucky: Oil Extraction Facility

Diversified Midstream LLC - Rockhouse Compressor Station is an oil extraction facility located at 2626 Meathouse Rd, Kimper, Kentucky, in Pike County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the midstream sector, specifically in natural gas compression and gathering. It is situated in the Appalachian Basin, a region known for its significant natural gas production from the Marcellus and Utica shales. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions from compressor stations, and the Clean Water Act (CWA) for stormwater management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. As a compressor station, this facility is critical for maintaining pressure in natural gas pipelines, enabling efficient transport from production sites to processing plants and end-users. Its location in Pike County, a coal-mining region, reflects the evolving energy landscape in Appalachia. The facility contributes to local energy infrastructure and supports regional natural gas supply chains.

The facility is located in the Appalachian region, which has a history of coal mining and natural gas extraction. Compressor stations like this one emit air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, regulated under the EPA's CAA. The site's proximity to waterways requires adherence to spill prevention and stormwater management practices to protect local watersheds.