Overview
ANADARKO - BENNET D-1H WELL SITE is an operational oil extraction facility in Elkhart, Kansas, United States. It contributes to the region's oil production under federal and state regulations.
ANADARKO - BENNET D-1H WELL SITE is an operational oil extraction facility located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas industry in the region, which is characterized by conventional and unconventional extraction methods. As an oil well site, it plays a role in the domestic energy supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Kansas Corporation Commission. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and water management. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for well sites in this area. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its potential impacts on local air quality, water resources, and land use. Oil extraction activities can involve flaring, fugitive emissions, and produced water management. The site's location in a rural area of Kansas may affect nearby ecosystems and groundwater. Proper well integrity and spill prevention measures are critical to minimizing risks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, where oil extraction can impact local water resources and air quality. The area's geology and hydrology require careful management of produced water and potential spills. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate environmental risks associated with drilling and production operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.076100, -101.582810.
It is an operational oil extraction well site that produces crude petroleum and natural gas.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Kansas Corporation Commission regarding drilling, production, and environmental protection.
Environmental risks include air emissions from flaring and equipment, potential spills of oil or produced water, groundwater contamination, and habitat disruption. Proper management and regulatory compliance help mitigate these risks.
Oil extraction in the US ranges from small independent wells to large-scale fields. The ANADARKO - BENNET D-1H WELL SITE is a single well site, typical of many operations in Kansas.
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