BCE-MACH - Hostetler 30-1 Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Harper, Kansas

BCE-MACH - Hostetler 30-1 Station is an oil extraction facility located at 456 NW 110 RD in Harper, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production within the broader context of the U.S. oil and gas industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and enhanced recovery methods, with production rates varying by field. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As part of the oil extraction sector, this facility plays a role in supplying crude oil to refineries and downstream markets. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection, spill prevention, and compliance with air emission standards under the Clean Air Act. The facility's location in Harper County places it within a region with a history of oil production.

Oil extraction facilities like BCE-MACH - Hostetler 30-1 Station are subject to environmental regulations including the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state-level groundwater protection programs. In Kansas, oil production can impact local water resources and air quality, requiring management of produced water and volatile organic compound emissions. The facility's inland location reduces coastal spill risks but necessitates careful handling of brines and hydrocarbons.