Durango Midstream - Edwards Co. East Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Stafford County, Kansas

Durango Midstream - Edwards Co. East Station is an oil extraction facility located in Stafford County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil and gas supply chain, focusing on extraction and gathering activities. Kansas is part of the Mid-Continent oil province, with production primarily from the Anadarko and Hugoton basins. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations. Oil extraction operations are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), with specific requirements for emissions control and produced water management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 for crude petroleum extraction and 211120 for natural gas liquid extraction) indicate a focus on upstream production. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in Kansas, this facility contributes to the state's energy output. Kansas produces approximately 100,000 barrels of oil per day, with many small to mid-sized extraction sites. The facility's location in Stafford County places it within an agricultural region, where oil operations coexist with farming activities. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air quality management.

The facility is situated in a rural agricultural area of central Kansas, where oil extraction operations must manage potential impacts on groundwater and air quality. Produced water from oil extraction is typically managed through deep-well injection, regulated under the EPA's Underground Injection Control (UIC) program. Air emissions from engines, tanks, and flares are subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on the High Plains Aquifer underscore the importance of spill prevention and groundwater monitoring.