Overview
Tallgrass Interstate - Grant #1 PEPL Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Grant County, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Tallgrass Interstate system, supporting regional crude oil production.
Tallgrass Interstate - Grant #1 PEPL Station is an oil extraction facility located in Grant County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil production landscape, particularly within the Mid-Continent oil province. Its location in southwestern Kansas places it in a region with a long history of petroleum extraction, supported by extensive pipeline infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements, including spill prevention and control measures. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. As part of the Tallgrass Interstate system, this station contributes to the gathering and processing of crude oil from nearby wells. The facility's operational status ensures continued support for local energy production, which is vital for the regional economy. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and management of produced water, typical for oil extraction operations in the area.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction operations must manage potential impacts on groundwater resources, particularly the Ogallala Aquifer, which is a critical water source for irrigation and drinking. Spill prevention and proper disposal of produced water are key environmental concerns, regulated under the Clean Water Act and state oil and gas conservation laws.
Frequently asked questions
Tallgrass Interstate - Grant #1 PEPL Station is located in Grant County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 37.610800 N, -101.154000 W.
This facility is an oil extraction station that produces crude oil and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. It is part of the Tallgrass Interstate pipeline system.
The facility is currently operational, actively engaged in oil extraction activities in Grant County, Kansas.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with the U.S. Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, including spill prevention and groundwater protection measures.
The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction) indicate that the facility is involved in both oil and gas production, typical for many extraction sites in the region.
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