Overview
ONEOK - Seward Co. #1 Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility located in Liberal, Kansas, United States. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
ONEOK - Seward Co. #1 Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility situated in Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating a focus on hydrocarbon extraction and processing. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas extraction. Kansas is a significant oil and gas producing state, with extraction activities often involving conventional and unconventional methods. The facility's location in the Hugoton Embayment region suggests potential involvement in natural gas and natural gas liquids production. As an oil extraction station, this facility contributes to the regional energy supply chain. Its operational status indicates ongoing activity in the extraction of crude oil and natural gas, supporting local and national energy needs. The facility's environmental impact is managed through compliance with federal and state regulations, including air quality permits and spill prevention measures.
Environmental context
The facility is located in southwestern Kansas, a region characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities in this area can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. Groundwater resources in the Ogallala Aquifer region may be at risk from spills or improper waste management. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's CAA and state-level oil and gas regulations aims to mitigate these environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Liberal, Seward County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.212200, -100.870000.
It is an oil extraction facility involved in the extraction of crude petroleum, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with US EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-level oil and gas conservation laws. Air emissions are regulated under NSPS for oil and gas extraction.
Environmental concerns include air emissions of VOCs and methane, potential groundwater contamination from spills, and land disturbance. Regulatory frameworks aim to minimize these impacts through permits and best management practices.
Other Oil Extraction plants in United States · 6 nearby