Durango Midstream - Martin Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Saint John, Kansas

Durango Midstream - Martin Station is an oil extraction facility located in Saint John, Stafford County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil and gas supply chain. Kansas is part of the Mid-Continent oil province, with production from the Anadarko Basin and other formations. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). These codes indicate that the facility is involved in the extraction of crude oil and natural gas, as well as natural gas liquids. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level agencies such as the Kansas Corporation Commission. The facility's location in central Kansas places it within an agricultural region, and its operations contribute to local energy production. Oil extraction facilities in this region typically utilize conventional drilling and production techniques, with associated infrastructure for gathering and processing. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality and water resources, which are managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

The facility is situated in Stafford County, Kansas, a region characterized by agricultural land and a semi-arid climate. Oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and other pollutants. Water management is also a key concern, as produced water from extraction must be properly handled to prevent contamination of groundwater. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment helps mitigate these risks.