Overview
ANADARKO - SHARP B-1 WELL SITE is an operational oil extraction facility in Elkhart, Kansas, United States. It operates under federal and state regulations for oil and gas production.
ANADARKO - SHARP B-1 WELL SITE is an oil extraction facility located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States. The site is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with wells typically targeting shallow to moderate-depth reservoirs. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to EPA's Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, as well as state-level rules for well construction, operation, and plugging. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. As an oil extraction site, the facility's environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water management concerns related to produced water. The site's location in a rural area of southwestern Kansas means it operates in a region with low population density, but with agricultural and ecological sensitivities. Proper well maintenance and spill prevention are critical to minimizing environmental risks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, an area characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane, and water resources through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. The region's groundwater, part of the Ogallala Aquifer, is a critical resource for irrigation and drinking water, making spill prevention and proper well integrity essential. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and KCC aims to mitigate these environmental risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States, at S12-T35S-R43W.
It is an operational oil extraction well site that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) for well permitting and operations, and by the U.S. EPA for air emissions and water protection under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Key concerns include air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, potential spills of crude oil or produced water, and groundwater protection, especially in areas overlying the Ogallala Aquifer.
Located in a rural, semi-arid region, the facility operates with lower population density but must manage environmental risks to nearby agricultural land and groundwater resources.
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