Overview
ONEOK - STV6-01 STATION (AIR) is an oil extraction facility in Hugoton, Kansas, United States. It operates within the natural gas and crude petroleum extraction sector.
ONEOK - STV6-01 STATION (AIR) is an oil extraction facility located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is situated in the Hugoton Gas Field, one of the largest natural gas fields in North America. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction in this region typically involves natural gas processing and liquid separation, with air emissions controls for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants. As part of ONEOK's midstream infrastructure, this station plays a role in gathering and processing natural gas and associated liquids from the surrounding production area. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply and supports local economic activity in southwestern Kansas.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, a semi-arid area with sensitive groundwater resources (Ogallala Aquifer). Oil extraction activities can pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills or leaks of hydrocarbons and produced water. Air emissions from engines, compressors, and flaring may contribute to local air quality concerns, including ozone formation. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's CAA and state rules helps mitigate these impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States, within the Hugoton Gas Field.
It is an oil extraction facility involved in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as well as natural gas liquids.
The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, and state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Risks include potential groundwater contamination from spills, air emissions from processing equipment, and impacts on local ecosystems. Regulatory measures aim to minimize these risks.
The Hugoton Gas Field is one of the largest natural gas fields in North America, spanning parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, and has been a major source of natural gas and natural gas liquids.
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