Prafford Gas System - Preston Dehy Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Preston, Kansas

Prafford Gas System - Preston Dehy Station is an oil extraction facility located in Preston, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and situated in Pratt County, with coordinates 37.798170, -98.511000. It operates within the oil extraction sector, focusing on the separation and dehydration of natural gas and oil from production wells. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations in Kansas. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its dual role in oil and gas extraction. Typical operations involve gathering systems, separation units, and dehydration equipment to process raw hydrocarbons. As a gas processing station, this facility plays a key role in the regional oil and gas infrastructure, supporting the extraction and initial treatment of hydrocarbons in central Kansas. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local energy supply and economic activity in Pratt County.

The facility is located in a rural area of Kansas, a region with significant oil and gas activity. Environmental considerations include potential emissions from dehydration processes and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are regulated under the EPA's CAA. Spill prevention and control measures are critical due to the handling of hydrocarbons. The facility's location away from major water bodies reduces coastal spill risk, but groundwater protection remains important in this agricultural region.