Overview
ET GATHERING & PROCESSING - HUGOTON #23 STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Hugoton, Kansas. It supports natural gas and crude oil gathering and processing in the Hugoton Basin.
ET GATHERING & PROCESSING - HUGOTON #23 STATION is an operational oil extraction facility located in Hugoton, Haskell County, Kansas. The facility is part of the Hugoton Basin, a major natural gas and oil producing region in the United States. It serves as a gathering and processing station for crude oil and natural gas, playing a key role in the midstream sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Typical oil extraction and processing facilities in this region are subject to Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. The Hugoton area is known for its extensive natural gas processing infrastructure. As a gathering and processing station, this facility is critical for separating and treating raw hydrocarbons from nearby wells. It contributes to the regional energy supply and supports local employment. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces some community exposure risks, but standard operational safety and environmental monitoring are maintained.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, a semi-arid area with agriculture as the primary land use. Oil and gas operations in this region can impact air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. Water use for hydraulic fracturing and produced water management are key environmental considerations. The facility's proximity to the Ogallala Aquifer necessitates careful groundwater protection measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Hugoton, Haskell County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.552800, -100.788000.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that gathers and processes crude oil and natural gas from wells in the Hugoton Basin.
The facility is currently operational, actively involved in oil and gas gathering and processing.
Facilities like this are subject to U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, SPCC rules, and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment permits.
The Hugoton Basin is a major natural gas and oil producing region in the U.S., with extensive infrastructure for gas processing and oil extraction.
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