Overview
SUPERIOR MIDSTREAM - GEMINI STATION (AIR) is an oil extraction facility in Kingman, Kansas, United States. It is operational and located in Kingman County.
SUPERIOR MIDSTREAM - GEMINI STATION (AIR) is an oil extraction facility located in Kingman, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and situated in Kingman County, with coordinates 37.679800, -98.455400. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). The facility is part of the oil extraction sector in Kansas, a state with a long history of oil and gas production. Regulatory oversight includes the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Kansas Corporation Commission. The facility likely adheres to federal regulations including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-specific rules for oil and gas operations. As an oil extraction facility, its environmental significance relates to potential impacts on air quality, water resources, and local ecosystems. The facility's location in Kingman County, a rural area with agricultural land, means that operational practices must consider nearby land use and community health. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply and economic activity in the area.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Kingman County, Kansas, an area with a mix of agricultural and oil extraction activities. The environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other emissions, as well as risks to groundwater from spills or leaks. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for irrigation make water protection a key concern. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations apply.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Kingman, Kansas, United States, in Kingman County.
It is an oil extraction facility involved in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas liquids.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission and Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Environmental concerns include air emissions of VOCs and methane, potential groundwater contamination from spills, and impacts on local ecosystems. Facilities must implement best management practices to mitigate these risks.
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