Overview
Diversified Midstream LLC - Sweet Gum Compressor Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Hindman, Kentucky. It supports natural gas and crude oil gathering and compression in the Appalachian Basin.
Diversified Midstream LLC - Sweet Gum Compressor Station is an oil extraction facility located at 60 Lubert Rd, Hindman, Kentucky, in Knott County. The facility is operational and plays a role in the midstream sector, handling natural gas and crude oil gathering and compression. Its location in the Appalachian Basin places it within a region with significant hydrocarbon production. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA air quality standards (e.g., New Source Performance Standards for oil and gas) and state-level permitting in Kentucky. As a compressor station, it uses natural gas-fired engines to pressurize gas for transport, with typical emissions controls such as vapor recovery units or flares. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both oil and gas extraction. Environmental considerations for compressor stations include air emissions (NOx, VOCs, methane) and potential noise impacts. The facility's location in a rural area of eastern Kentucky, part of the Appalachian coalfields, means it operates in a region with a history of energy extraction. Its role in gathering and compressing hydrocarbons supports downstream refining and distribution, contributing to regional energy supply.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Appalachian Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Compressor stations like this one emit air pollutants including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, which are regulated under EPA's NSPS OOOO/OOOOa. The rural setting may reduce population exposure but requires careful management of fugitive emissions and noise. Spill risks are associated with condensate and produced water handling, though the facility's scale is moderate.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 60 Lubert Rd, Hindman, Kentucky 41822, in Knott County, United States.
It is a compressor station for oil and gas extraction, gathering and compressing natural gas and crude oil from wells in the Appalachian Basin for transport to processing facilities.
The facility is currently operational.
Compressor stations are subject to EPA regulations including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas (40 CFR Part 60, Subparts OOOO and OOOOa), which control methane and VOC emissions. State-level permits from Kentucky's Division for Air Quality also apply.
Key impacts include air emissions (NOx, VOCs, methane), noise from engines, and potential spills of condensate or produced water. Fugitive emissions are managed through leak detection and repair programs.
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