Farmland Industries, Inc. (Asphalt) Refinery, Phillipsburg, Kansas | Oil Infrastructure

Farmland Industries, Inc. (Asphalt) is a refinery located in Phillipsburg, Phillips County, Kansas, United States. The facility operates under NAICS code 324110, which covers petroleum refineries. As an asphalt refinery, it specializes in producing asphalt and related products from crude oil, serving regional infrastructure and construction markets. The refinery operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards and other applicable environmental regulations. Kansas is a significant refining state, with facilities ranging from small asphalt plants to large integrated refineries. The plant's scale is typical for a specialized asphalt refinery, focusing on downstream products rather than full-spectrum refining. This facility plays a role in supplying asphalt for road construction and maintenance in the central United States. Its operational status ensures a steady supply of asphalt to local and regional markets. The refinery's location in rural Kansas provides access to crude oil supply chains and transportation networks, supporting its role in the regional petroleum infrastructure.

The refinery is situated in a rural area of north-central Kansas, where the primary environmental concerns include air emissions from refining processes and potential soil or water contamination from petroleum handling. The facility must comply with EPA regulations such as the CAA Refinery MACT for hazardous air pollutants and the Clean Water Act for stormwater and wastewater discharges. Spill prevention and control measures are critical given the handling of crude oil and asphalt products.