IACX Energy - Otis T Station (Air) | Oil Extraction Facility in Otis, Kansas

IACX Energy - Otis T Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility located in Otis, Rush County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil and gas infrastructure, focusing on extraction and initial processing of crude oil. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations. Kansas also has state-level regulations through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) that govern air emissions and waste management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 325120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and industrial gas manufacturing, suggesting a diversified hydrocarbon operation. As part of the oil extraction sector, the facility plays a role in supplying crude oil to refineries and downstream markets. Its location in rural Kansas places it within a region with significant oil and gas activity, contributing to local employment and energy supply. The facility's environmental context includes potential air emissions from extraction and processing, which are regulated under federal and state air quality programs.

The facility is situated in Rush County, Kansas, a rural area with agricultural land and limited industrial activity. Oil extraction operations in this region can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. The facility is subject to EPA's air emission standards for oil and gas operations, including leak detection and repair (LDAR) requirements. Groundwater protection is also a concern due to potential spills or leaks from extraction activities.