Overview
Eiger Operating - Southwest Woods Booster Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility in Hugoton, Kansas, United States. It supports regional crude oil production and operates under EPA and state regulations.
Eiger Operating - Southwest Woods Booster Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil production infrastructure, supporting the extraction of crude oil from local wells. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations in Kansas. As a booster station, it likely uses compressors to maintain pressure in oil pipelines, a common technology in the midstream sector. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate involvement in both oil and gas liquids. The Southwest Woods Booster Station contributes to the energy supply chain in the Hugoton area, which is part of the Hugoton Gas Field, one of the largest natural gas fields in North America. Its operations are subject to air quality permits and spill prevention plans to minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, where oil and gas extraction activities are prevalent. The local environment includes grasslands and agricultural lands, with potential risks from air emissions (e.g., volatile organic compounds) and accidental spills. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's CAA and state oil and gas conservation division helps mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates approximately 37.09°N, 101.13°W.
A booster station uses compressors or pumps to maintain pressure in pipelines, ensuring efficient transport of crude oil or natural gas from wells to processing facilities.
The facility is currently operational, supporting ongoing oil extraction activities in the Hugoton area.
The facility must comply with the U.S. Clean Air Act (CAA) for air emissions, as well as state-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Hugoton is part of the Hugoton Gas Field, one of the largest natural gas fields in North America, and the region has extensive oil and gas extraction infrastructure.
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