Superior Midstream - Glick Station (Air) - Oil Extraction Facility in Medicine Lodge, Kansas

Superior Midstream - Glick Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility situated at 1990 Southeast US Highway 160 in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil and gas infrastructure, serving as a midstream gathering and processing point for crude oil and natural gas. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction). In the United States, oil extraction facilities like this one are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and state-level agencies such as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Typical operations involve separation of oil, gas, and water, with air emissions controls for volatile organic compounds. Located in the southern Great Plains, the facility is part of Kansas's oil-producing region, which has a history of extraction since the early 20th century. The facility's role in gathering and processing supports downstream refineries and contributes to local energy supply. Its proximity to Medicine Lodge and rural Barber County underscores its importance to the regional economy.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Kansas, where oil extraction activities can impact air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and greenhouse gases. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and grasslands, with potential for soil and water contamination from spills. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's CAA Refinery MACT and state air quality permits aims to minimize these impacts.