ONEOK - TATE UNIT TE-07 STATION: Oil Extraction Facility in Ulysses, Kansas

ONEOK - TATE UNIT TE-07 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Hugoton Embayment, a major oil and gas producing region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction), reflecting its role in hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to state regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated infrastructure for separation, storage, and transport. As part of the ONEOK network, this station contributes to the regional energy supply. The facility's location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure, but extraction activities can impact local water resources and air quality. The site's environmental significance is tied to its role in meeting domestic energy demand while operating under federal and state environmental standards.

The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and significant groundwater resources from the Ogallala Aquifer. Oil extraction activities pose risks of groundwater contamination from spills or improper waste disposal. Air emissions from engines, flaring, and fugitive sources contribute to local air quality concerns. The region also supports agricultural activities, making land use and water resource management critical environmental considerations.