Overview
ONEOK - HUGOTON #7 STATION (AIR) is an oil extraction facility in Lakin, Kansas, United States. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
ONEOK - HUGOTON #7 STATION (AIR) is an oil extraction facility located in Lakin, Kearney County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil and gas supply chain, serving the Hugoton natural gas field area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations in Kansas. Oil extraction facilities in this region typically utilize conventional drilling and production techniques, with associated infrastructure for gas processing and compression. As part of the Hugoton field, this station contributes to the extraction of natural gas and associated hydrocarbons. The facility's operations are subject to environmental oversight to manage emissions and ensure compliance with air quality standards. Its location in rural Kansas reflects the broader distribution of oil and gas infrastructure in the Midcontinent region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area characterized by agricultural land use and semi-arid climate. Oil extraction activities in this region can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Regulatory compliance under the EPA's CAA and state air quality programs is essential to mitigate these effects. The facility's proximity to groundwater resources also necessitates careful management of produced water and drilling fluids.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Lakin, Kearney County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.827800, -101.272000.
It is an oil extraction facility involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas, operating within the Hugoton field.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with the US EPA's Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-level regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
The Hugoton field is one of the largest natural gas fields in North America, spanning parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, and is a major source of natural gas and natural gas liquids.
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