BCE-MACH - Cartmill 16-34-7 1H/9-34-7 1H Station (Air) - Oil Extraction Facility in Kansas

BCE-MACH - Cartmill 16-34-7 1H/9-34-7 1H Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility located in Kansas, United States. The facility is situated on a pad in Cartmill, Kansas, and is currently operational. It plays a role in the local oil production landscape, serving as part of the broader network of extraction sites in the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies. Oil extraction activities in Kansas are subject to regulations concerning well construction, operation, and environmental protection. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as oil and gas extraction support activities. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to the energy supply chain, with its output feeding into downstream refining and distribution networks. The environmental context includes considerations such as groundwater protection, air emissions management, and land use impacts typical of oil extraction operations in the Great Plains region.

The facility is located in a rural area of Kansas, where oil extraction activities can impact local ecosystems through land disturbance, water usage, and potential emissions. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Air Act and state oil and gas regulations aims to mitigate these effects. The site's proximity to agricultural land necessitates careful management of spills and waste to protect soil and water resources.