Overview
Durango Midstream - Edwards Co. West Station is an oil extraction facility in Stafford County, Kansas, United States. It operates within the midstream sector, supporting crude oil gathering and processing.
Durango Midstream - Edwards Co. West Station is an oil extraction facility located in Stafford County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the midstream infrastructure that handles crude oil gathering, processing, and transportation from production sites to refineries or pipelines. Its operational status is active, contributing to the regional oil supply chain. 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. Typical oil extraction facilities in this region employ technologies such as separators, dehydrators, and storage tanks to process crude oil and separate associated gas and water. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction. As part of the midstream sector, this station plays a critical role in connecting upstream production with downstream markets. Its location in Kansas, a state with significant oil and gas activity, supports local energy supply and economic development. The facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and response plans to mitigate environmental risks associated with oil handling.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Kansas, where oil extraction activities can impact local soil and groundwater if spills occur. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of produced water and hydrocarbon releases. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and Kansas state regulations helps mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Stafford County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.8964° N, -99.0039° W.
It is an oil extraction facility involved in crude oil gathering, processing, and transportation as part of the midstream sector.
The facility is currently operational.
Facilities must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and SPCC rules, as well as Kansas Department of Health and Environment requirements for oil and gas operations.
Key risks include spills of crude oil or produced water, which can contaminate soil and groundwater. Facilities are required to have spill prevention and response plans to mitigate these risks.
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