Overview
ExxonMobil Production - Wagner #1 Station is an oil extraction facility in Hugoton, Kansas, United States. It operates within the Hugoton natural gas field, one of the largest in North America.
ExxonMobil Production - Wagner #1 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Hugoton, Kansas, within Stevens County. The facility is part of the Hugoton natural gas field, a major producing area that spans southwestern Kansas and extends into Oklahoma and Texas. The site is operational and focuses on the extraction of crude oil and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to the EPA's Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements, including permits for air emissions and water discharges. The facility likely employs conventional drilling and extraction technologies typical of onshore oil fields in the region. The Wagner #1 Station contributes to the local and regional energy supply, supporting the broader oil and gas infrastructure in Kansas. The Hugoton field has been a significant source of natural gas and oil for decades, and this facility plays a role in maintaining production levels. Its location in a rural area minimizes direct impact on urban populations, but it operates within an environmentally sensitive region that includes agricultural lands and the Ogallala Aquifer, a critical groundwater resource.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region, underlain by the Ogallala Aquifer, a major source of irrigation and drinking water. Oil extraction activities pose risks of groundwater contamination from spills or leaks of hydrocarbons and produced water. Air emissions from drilling and extraction operations, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, contribute to local air quality concerns. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of water resources and waste disposal to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.177290 N, -101.474440 W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, operating within the Hugoton natural gas field.
The facility is operated by ExxonMobil Production, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, one of the largest oil and gas companies in the world.
The facility must comply with the US EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Kansas state regulations for oil and gas extraction, including permits for air emissions and water discharges.
The Hugoton field is one of the largest natural gas fields in North America, spanning Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, and has been a major source of energy for decades.
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