Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

ONEOK - SUB-06 STATION, Liberal, Kansas | Oil Extraction Facility

LIBERAL, Kansas, United States

Overview

ONEOK - SUB-06 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Liberal, Kansas, United States. It operates within the midstream sector, supporting regional oil production and transport.

ONEOK - SUB-06 STATION is an oil extraction facility situated in Liberal, Kansas, within Seward County. The facility is part of ONEOK's midstream operations, which focus on gathering, processing, and transporting natural gas and natural gas liquids. Located in the Hugoton Basin, a major natural gas producing area, the station plays a role in the region's energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and applicable state regulations in Kansas. As an oil extraction site, it is subject to standards for emissions, spill prevention, and waste management. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its involvement in both crude oil and natural gas liquid extraction. The environmental context of the facility includes its location in a semi-arid region with agricultural land use. Operations may involve water management for hydraulic fracturing and produced water handling. The facility's proximity to the Arkansas River and groundwater resources necessitates careful adherence to spill prevention and groundwater protection measures.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities can impact local water resources through water consumption and potential contamination from produced water or spills. The region relies on the Ogallala Aquifer for irrigation, making groundwater protection a key environmental consideration. Regulatory oversight includes the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and Kansas Department of Health and Environment requirements.

Frequently asked questions

ONEOK - SUB-06 STATION is located in Liberal, Kansas, United States, in Seward County.

ONEOK - SUB-06 STATION is an oil extraction facility involved in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes.

The facility is currently operational.

Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and SPCC rules, as well as state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

The Hugoton Basin is a major natural gas and oil producing region in the US, with extensive infrastructure for extraction and processing. Facilities like ONEOK - SUB-06 STATION support the basin's energy output.

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