Overview
BCE-MACH - Patterson 13-34-9 1H Pad (Air) is an operational oil extraction facility in Kansas, United States. It is part of the region's oil and gas infrastructure.
BCE-MACH - Patterson 13-34-9 1H Pad (Air) is an oil extraction facility located in Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the domestic oil supply. Kansas has a long history of oil production, with many wells operating across the state. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with wells targeting formations such as the Mississippian Lime. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility supports energy production and local economic activity. Its location in a rural area of Kansas reflects the dispersed nature of oil extraction in the region. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air and water quality.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Kansas occurs in a region with mixed agricultural and natural landscapes. The facility's operations may involve water use and potential emissions of volatile organic compounds. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment helps manage environmental risks. The facility is not located in a coastal area, reducing spill risks to marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.065700, -98.254400, in a rural area of the state.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to oil production in Kansas.
Facilities must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules from the Kansas Corporation Commission and Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Key concerns include groundwater protection, air emissions from drilling and production, and land use impacts. Regulatory frameworks aim to mitigate these through permitting and monitoring.
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