Overview
DUKE ENERGY FIELD SERVICES (MERGED W/ 1750092) is an oil extraction facility located in Seward County, Kansas, United States. It operates a glycol dehydration unit in the HUBER area.
DUKE ENERGY FIELD SERVICES (MERGED W/ 1750092) is an oil extraction facility situated in Seward County, Kansas, United States. The facility operates a glycol dehydration unit in the HUBER area, supporting natural gas processing and oil extraction activities in the region. As part of the midstream oil and gas sector, it plays a role in treating and processing hydrocarbons from nearby wells. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations. Oil extraction facilities like this one are subject to Clean Air Act (CAA) standards, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs). The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Environmental considerations for this facility include potential emissions from glycol dehydration units, such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene (BTEX). The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas may reduce population exposure but still requires compliance with state and federal air quality regulations. The operational status indicates ongoing activity in the region's oil and gas infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Seward County, Kansas, a region with active oil and gas extraction. Glycol dehydration units can emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) like benzene. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use may influence dispersion patterns. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and KDHE ensures compliance with emission standards under the Clean Air Act.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Seward County, Kansas, United States, specifically at S25-T33S-R32W in the HUBER area.
It is an oil extraction facility that operates a glycol dehydration unit for natural gas processing.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with the U.S. Clean Air Act, including NSPS for VOCs and HAPs, and state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
A glycol dehydration unit removes water vapor from natural gas to prevent hydrate formation and corrosion in pipelines, using a glycol solution like triethylene glycol.
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