Overview
Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent Westok - Anthony Station is an oil extraction facility located in Anthony, Kansas, United States. It operates as part of the midstream pipeline infrastructure.
Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent Westok - Anthony Station is an oil extraction facility situated in Anthony, Harper County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the midstream pipeline network, handling crude oil gathering and transportation. It operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies, with compliance to the Clean Air Act and other environmental regulations. The facility's operations involve the separation and processing of crude oil from nearby wells, utilizing standard industry practices for oil extraction and pipeline transport. Given its location in the Mid-Continent region, the facility benefits from access to extensive pipeline infrastructure connecting to refineries and storage hubs. The operational status is active, indicating ongoing contribution to regional oil supply. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities in Kansas include groundwater protection and spill prevention. The facility is subject to Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations to mitigate risks of oil releases. Its role in the pipeline network supports efficient transport of crude oil, reducing reliance on trucking and associated emissions.
Environmental context
The facility operates in a rural area of Kansas, where the primary environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from oil spills and the management of produced water. The region's geology and agricultural land use necessitate careful adherence to spill prevention and containment measures. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's SPCC rule and state-level oil and gas regulations govern the facility's environmental practices.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Anthony, Harper County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.1229 N, -98.1846 W.
It is an oil extraction facility that handles crude oil gathering and transportation as part of the midstream pipeline infrastructure.
The facility is currently operational, actively contributing to the regional oil supply chain.
The facility must comply with the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations, as well as state-level oil and gas rules.
The Mid-Continent region is a major hub for oil production and pipeline networks, connecting wells to refineries and storage facilities across the central United States.
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