Overview
Diversified Midstream LLC operates the Tomahawk Compressor Station in Tomahawk, Kentucky, supporting oil extraction activities in the region. The facility is part of the broader midstream infrastructure for natural gas and oil transport.
Diversified Midstream LLC - Tomahawk Compressor Station is an oil extraction facility located at 402 Rockhouse Rd, Tomahawk, Martin County, Kentucky, USA. The station plays a role in the midstream segment of the oil and gas industry, primarily compressing and transporting natural gas or oil from extraction sites to processing facilities or pipelines. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level permits from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. Compressor stations like this one are subject to emissions standards for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). The Tomahawk Compressor Station is situated in a rural area of eastern Kentucky, a region historically associated with coal mining and natural gas extraction. Its operations contribute to the local energy infrastructure, supporting the transport of hydrocarbons from the Appalachian Basin. The facility's proximity to residential areas necessitates adherence to noise and air quality regulations to minimize community impact.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Martin County, Kentucky, a region with a history of coal and natural gas extraction. Compressor stations emit air pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, which can contribute to local ozone formation. The area's hilly terrain and proximity to waterways require careful management of stormwater runoff and spill prevention to protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Tomahawk Compressor Station is located at 402 Rockhouse Rd, Tomahawk, Martin County, Kentucky, USA.
It is a midstream compressor station that compresses and transports natural gas or oil from extraction sites to processing facilities or pipelines.
The facility is operated by Diversified Midstream LLC.
The station must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NSPS and NESHAP for emissions of VOCs and HAPs, as well as state-level permits from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet.
Compressor stations are critical for maintaining pressure in pipelines, enabling the efficient transport of natural gas and oil over long distances from production sites to end users.
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