Overview
Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent Westok - Sand Plum Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Hazelton, Kansas. It handles crude oil gathering and processing in the Mid-Continent region.
Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent Westok - Sand Plum Station is an oil extraction facility located in Hazelton, Barber County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the Mid-Continent oil pipeline network, handling crude oil gathering and processing. It is part of Targa Resources' extensive midstream infrastructure in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction facilities in Kansas are subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for crude oil and natural gas production, as well as state air quality permits. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211112, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and support activities. As part of the Mid-Continent oil infrastructure, Sand Plum Station contributes to the regional supply chain, connecting production areas to refineries and markets. The facility's location in Barber County places it within the Anadarko Basin, a significant oil-producing region. Its operational role supports local employment and energy production, while adhering to environmental regulations to minimize impacts on the surrounding prairie ecosystem.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Great Plains region of Kansas, characterized by mixed-grass prairie and agricultural land. Oil extraction operations in this area can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. Spill risks associated with crude oil handling pose potential threats to soil and groundwater. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state authorities aims to mitigate these impacts through emission controls and spill prevention measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Hazelton, Barber County, Kansas, United States, with the address S10-T35S-R10W, postcode 67061.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that handles crude oil gathering and processing as part of the Mid-Continent pipeline network.
The facility is operated by Targa Resources, a major midstream energy company in the United States.
The facility is subject to U.S. EPA regulations including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas production, and state-level air quality permits from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
The NAICS codes 211111, 211112, 211120, and 211130 indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and support activities, reflecting the facility's role in the oil and gas supply chain.
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