Overview
OWN RESOURCES - STONES THROW COMPRESSOR STATION (AIR) is an operational oil extraction facility in Saint Francis, Kansas, United States. It supports natural gas and crude oil production in the region.
OWN RESOURCES - STONES THROW COMPRESSOR STATION (AIR) is an oil extraction facility located in Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a compressor station for oil and gas extraction activities, supporting the movement of hydrocarbons from production sites to processing facilities. Operating under U.S. federal and state regulations, the facility falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is subject to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) oversight. The facility plays a role in the regional oil and gas infrastructure, contributing to the extraction and transportation of resources in the Kansas-Nebraska area. Its location in a rural agricultural region requires careful management of emissions and operational impacts to minimize environmental footprint.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction operations in this region must manage air emissions, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, under EPA's NSPS for oil and gas. Spill prevention and groundwater protection are also critical due to the underlying Ogallala Aquifer, a major water source for irrigation and drinking water.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 39.747200, -102.039000.
It is an oil extraction compressor station that supports the extraction and transportation of crude oil and natural gas.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act (including NSPS for oil and gas) and state-level rules from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
Compressor stations are used to pressurize and transport natural gas and oil. They can emit air pollutants like VOCs and methane, so they are subject to emission controls and leak detection programs under EPA regulations.
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