Overview
ET GATHERING & PROCESSING - HUGOTON #14 STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Ulysses, Kansas. It processes hydrocarbons from the Hugoton natural gas field, one of the largest in North America.
ET GATHERING & PROCESSING - HUGOTON #14 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas. The facility operates within the Hugoton natural gas field, a major producing area spanning Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. As a gathering and processing station, it handles natural gas and associated liquids from regional wells. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment permits. Typical equipment includes separators, dehydrators, and compressors for gas processing. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its dual role in hydrocarbon recovery. The Hugoton field has been a significant contributor to U.S. natural gas supply since the 1920s. This station plays a role in gathering and initial processing, supporting downstream refineries and petrochemical plants. Its location in the Great Plains region involves considerations for water use and emissions management.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the semi-arid Great Plains, where water scarcity and dust control are key environmental considerations. Oil extraction operations can impact local air quality through volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and methane leaks. Spill risks from produced water or hydrocarbons require containment measures. The region's agricultural land use necessitates careful management of surface disturbances and waste disposal.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.552800, -101.117000.
It is an oil extraction facility that gathers and processes natural gas and associated liquids from the Hugoton field, one of the largest natural gas fields in North America.
The facility is operational, actively processing hydrocarbons from regional wells.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas, Clean Air Act requirements, and state-level permits from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
The Hugoton field is a major natural gas producing area spanning Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, with production dating back to the 1920s. It has been a key contributor to U.S. natural gas supply.
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