Overview
ONEOK - HOCKETT DEHY STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Meade County, Kansas, United States. It processes crude oil through dehydration, supporting regional production.
ONEOK - HOCKETT DEHY STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Meade County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a dehydration station, removing water from crude oil to meet pipeline specifications. It is part of ONEOK's midstream infrastructure in the Hugoton Basin, a region known for natural gas and oil production. 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 (KDHE) permits. Dehydration stations typically use glycol or desiccant systems to separate water from hydrocarbons, with vapor recovery units to control emissions. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate a focus on both oil and gas liquids. As a midstream asset, this station plays a critical role in preparing crude oil for transport to refineries. Its location in southwestern Kansas places it within a network of gathering pipelines and processing plants. The facility's operations contribute to the regional energy supply chain, supporting local employment and tax revenue.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities here involve potential risks of soil and groundwater contamination from brine and hydrocarbon releases. Dehydration stations generate produced water that must be managed through injection wells or treatment. Air emissions from dehydrators, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, are regulated under EPA's NSPS OOOOa. Spill prevention and secondary containment are key operational requirements to protect local water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Meade County, Kansas, United States, near the town of Hockett Station.
It is a dehydration station that removes water from crude oil to prepare it for pipeline transport, as part of ONEOK's midstream operations.
The facility is currently operational.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as NSPS for oil and gas operations, as well as Kansas state environmental permits for air emissions and water management.
Dehydration stations are essential for removing water and impurities from crude oil, ensuring it meets pipeline quality standards and preventing corrosion and other issues during transport.
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