Overview
Superior Pipeline - Ford Co. Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Ford County, Kansas, United States. It supports regional crude oil gathering and transport.
Superior Pipeline - Ford Co. Station is an oil extraction facility located in Ford County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil infrastructure, focusing on crude oil gathering and pipeline operations. Its location in the Mid-Continent oil province places it within a mature petroleum basin with extensive pipeline networks. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas production and Kansas Corporation Commission rules for well operations. Typical oil extraction facilities in Kansas involve vertical or horizontal wells with associated separators, tanks, and pipeline connections. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility handles both crude oil and natural gas liquids. As part of the Superior Pipeline network, this station contributes to the efficient transport of crude oil from production areas to refineries or storage hubs. Its operational status ensures continued support for regional energy supply. The facility's environmental footprint is managed through standard industry practices for emission controls and spill prevention.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Great Plains region of Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and a semi-arid climate. Oil extraction operations here must manage potential impacts on soil and groundwater from produced water and hydrocarbon releases. Spill prevention and secondary containment are critical given the proximity to agricultural areas. The facility likely follows SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) plans and air emission controls under EPA's oil and gas regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Superior Pipeline - Ford Co. Station is located in Ford County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.6109 N, -99.7498 W.
It is an oil extraction facility that gathers and transports crude oil and natural gas liquids from production wells to pipelines for further processing or delivery.
The facility is currently operational, actively participating in oil extraction and pipeline operations.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with EPA regulations such as NSPS for oil and gas, SPCC plans, and state rules from the Kansas Corporation Commission regarding well operations and environmental protection.
Facilities in the Mid-Continent region, including Kansas, range from small stripper wells to medium-scale gathering stations, with production volumes varying widely depending on reservoir characteristics.
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