BCE-MACH III LLC/PAXTON 33-34-11 1H (AIR) - Oil Extraction Facility in Hazelton, Kansas

BCE-MACH III LLC/PAXTON 33-34-11 1H (AIR) is an oil extraction facility situated in Hazelton, Kansas, within Barber County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. As part of the United States' oil infrastructure, it contributes to the domestic supply chain. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations in Kansas. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling methods, and the facility's scale is characteristic of small to medium operations common in the Mid-Continent oil province. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities include potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater. The facility's location in rural Kansas minimizes proximity to densely populated areas, but adherence to EPA standards for emissions and spill prevention is critical for operational compliance and community safety.

The facility is situated in the Great Plains region of Kansas, an area characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Oil extraction activities here can affect local air quality through volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's CAA and state-level oil and gas rules aims to mitigate these risks, with a focus on proper well construction and waste management.