ONEOK - Lateral F-04 Station, Ulysses, Kansas | Oil Extraction Facility

ONEOK - Lateral F-04 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of ONEOK's natural gas liquids gathering and processing network, serving the Hugoton Basin and surrounding oil-producing regions. As a midstream asset, it plays a key role in collecting and transporting crude oil and natural gas liquids from wellheads to larger processing hubs. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its involvement in both oil and NGL production. The facility's scale is typical of a regional gathering station in the Midcontinent region, supporting multiple wells. Regulatory oversight includes the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) for oil and gas operations and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for air emissions and spill prevention under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Environmentally, the facility is situated in an agricultural area of southwestern Kansas, where oil and gas extraction coexists with farming. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater resources necessitate careful management of produced water and potential spills. ONEOK's operations are subject to SPCC plans and state-level regulations to protect local water sources and minimize ecological impact.

The facility is located in Grant County, Kansas, a region with a semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction operations must manage produced water and potential hydrocarbon spills to protect groundwater resources, which are critical for irrigation and drinking water. The area's flat terrain and low rainfall reduce the risk of surface water contamination but require robust spill prevention and containment measures.