Superior Midstream - McMoran Station (Air): Oil Extraction Facility in Coldwater, Kansas

Superior Midstream - McMoran Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility situated in Coldwater, Comanche County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream oil and gas sector. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated regulations for oil and natural gas production. State-level regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment also apply. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve conventional drilling and production techniques, with a focus on maximizing recovery from mature fields. As an oil extraction facility, McMoran Station contributes to the regional energy supply and local economy. Its location in Kansas places it within the Mid-Continent oil province, an area with a long history of petroleum production. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, which are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for the oil and gas sector.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Kansas, where oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of potential spills and emissions to protect soil and water resources. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment ensures compliance with air quality standards and spill prevention measures.