BCE MACH - MEYER 13-34-11 1H (AIR) Oil Extraction Facility in Kiowa, Kansas

BCE MACH - MEYER 13-34-11 1H (AIR) is an oil extraction facility located in Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. It is situated in the Mid-Continent oil region, a historically significant area for domestic oil production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US 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 vertical or horizontal drilling, with associated air emissions controls. The facility's name suggests it may utilize air drilling techniques, which are common in certain formations to reduce formation damage. As part of the US oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to domestic energy supply. Its location in rural Kansas means it operates in an area with lower population density, reducing some community exposure risks. The facility's environmental footprint is managed through standard industry practices for well site operations, including spill prevention and air quality monitoring.

The facility is located in Barber County, Kansas, a region with mixed agricultural and oil extraction land use. The local environment includes prairie ecosystems and groundwater resources that could be affected by oil extraction activities. Spill risks from produced water or crude oil are a primary concern, as is air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and inspections.