Overview
Superior Midstream - Medicine Lodge Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Barber County, Kansas, United States. It supports regional crude oil gathering and processing.
Superior Midstream - Medicine Lodge Station is an oil extraction facility located in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil and gas supply chain, focusing on the extraction and initial processing of crude oil. Kansas is part of the Mid-Continent oil region, known for its mature oil fields and extensive pipeline infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Oil extraction sites in Kansas are subject to state-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Typical operations involve wellhead separation, storage, and transport of crude oil via truck or pipeline. As part of the Mid-Continent oil region, this facility contributes to the domestic crude oil supply. Its location in Barber County places it within the Anadarko Basin, a significant oil-producing area. The facility's operations support local employment and energy infrastructure, while adhering to environmental standards for air emissions and spill prevention.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Great Plains region of Kansas, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities in this area pose risks of soil and groundwater contamination from spills or leaks of crude oil and produced water. The facility must comply with EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state regulations to mitigate environmental impact. Nearby water resources include the Medicine Lodge River, which flows into the Salt Fork Arkansas River, making spill prevention critical for protecting regional water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.319183, -98.577582.
It is an oil extraction facility that gathers and processes crude oil from wells in the area, preparing it for transport to refineries.
The facility is currently operational, actively involved in oil extraction and processing.
Facilities must comply with EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act, RCRA, and SPCC rules, as well as state regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission and KDHE.
Potential impacts include soil and water contamination from spills, air emissions from equipment, and habitat disruption. Mitigation measures include spill prevention plans and emission controls.
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