WBI Energy Midstream - Armel Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Saint Francis, Kansas

WBI Energy Midstream - Armel Station is an oil extraction facility located in Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in the upstream oil and gas sector. As an oil extraction facility in Kansas, Armel Station operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The facility is subject to Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. Typical extraction methods in the region involve conventional vertical wells or horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. The facility contributes to the regional energy supply, supporting downstream refining and distribution networks. Its location in the Great Plains region places it within an area of significant oil and gas activity, with environmental considerations including groundwater protection and air emissions management. The facility's operational status underscores its ongoing role in the domestic energy infrastructure.

The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities here require careful management of water resources, as the region relies on the Ogallala Aquifer for irrigation and drinking water. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and habitat disruption in native prairie ecosystems. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment addresses these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.