Williams Petroleum Serv.-Augusta Refinery, Augusta, Kansas | Oil Infrastructure

Williams Petroleum Serv.-Augusta is a refinery located at 215 Oak Street in Augusta, Kansas, within Butler County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and 424710 (Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals). As a refinery in the United States, it operates under federal and state environmental regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Act Refinery MACT standards and spill prevention requirements. The refinery's technical specifications are not detailed in available records, but typical U.S. refineries of this scale focus on processing crude oil into gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products. The facility's location in Kansas places it within the Mid-Continent refining region, which is characterized by access to crude oil pipelines and regional product demand. Regulatory compliance includes the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for waste management and the Clean Water Act for discharge permits. Environmental considerations for this facility include potential air emissions from refining processes and the risk of spills during storage or transport. The refinery's proximity to Augusta and surrounding communities necessitates robust safety and environmental management systems. Its role in the local economy includes supplying petroleum products to the region and supporting downstream industries.

The refinery is situated in Butler County, Kansas, a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. The local environment includes prairie ecosystems and the nearby Walnut River. Refining operations can impact air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and sulfur dioxide, and water resources through potential spills or discharges. The facility is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment oversight. Spill prevention and secondary containment measures are critical given the proximity to surface waters.