SUPERIOR MIDSTREAM - WELLSFORD STATION (AIR) - Oil Extraction Facility in Haviland, Kansas

SUPERIOR MIDSTREAM - WELLSFORD STATION (AIR) is an oil extraction facility located in Haviland, Kiowa County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and focuses on the extraction of crude oil and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS classifications covering crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, natural gas liquid extraction, and oil and gas field services. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations in Kansas. Oil extraction facilities in the region typically employ conventional drilling and production techniques, with midstream operations for gathering and processing. The Wellsford Station is part of the broader midstream infrastructure supporting the oil and gas industry in Kansas. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to the regional energy supply and economic activity in Kiowa County. Its operational status ensures ongoing production, with potential environmental considerations related to air emissions, water usage, and land disturbance. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas aligns with typical oil and gas development patterns in the state.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Kansas, where oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and other pollutants. Water usage for drilling and production may affect local groundwater resources. Spill risks associated with crude oil and produced water are managed through state and federal regulations, including the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. The surrounding environment includes agricultural land and natural habitats, requiring careful management to minimize ecological disruption.