Overview
BCE-MACH - CHAIN LAND 11-1 STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Harper County, Kansas. It contributes to the region's oil production under US regulatory frameworks.
BCE-MACH - CHAIN LAND 11-1 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil production landscape, situated in a region with a history of oil and gas activity. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional drilling methods, and facilities like this one are subject to regulations such as the Clean Air Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. 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. The environmental significance of this facility includes its location in a rural area of Kansas, where oil extraction activities are integrated with agricultural land use. The facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and response plans to protect local water resources and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, a region characterized by agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. Oil extraction in this area involves potential risks of soil and groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water. Spill prevention and containment measures are critical to protect local water resources and wildlife habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, United States, specifically in the Chain Land 11-1 area.
It is an operational oil extraction facility involved in crude petroleum and natural gas liquid extraction.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas are regulated by the US EPA under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission.
Environmental considerations include spill prevention, groundwater protection, and management of produced water and drilling fluids to minimize impact on agricultural land and local ecosystems.
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