BCE-MACH - ROBERTS 22-34-9 1H/ROBERTS 27-34-9 1H ST (AIR) Oil Extraction Facility, Barber County, Kansas

BCE-MACH - ROBERTS 22-34-9 1H/ROBERTS 27-34-9 1H ST (AIR) is an oil extraction facility located in Barber County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and is situated in the Roberts 22-34-9 1H/Roberts 27-34-9 1H pad area, with coordinates 37.101600, -98.338700. It falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both crude oil and natural gas liquids. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA) and state-level regulations in Kansas. The Kansas Corporation Commission oversees oil and gas operations, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. The facility's location in the Mid-Continent oil province suggests typical extraction methods such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, common in the region. This facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply in Barber County. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting regional oil and gas infrastructure. The site's environmental context includes the Kansas prairie ecosystem, with considerations for water use and waste management typical of oil extraction operations.

The facility is located in Barber County, Kansas, within the Great Plains ecoregion. Oil extraction here involves potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. The site's proximity to agricultural land and rural communities necessitates adherence to state and federal regulations, including the Clean Air Act and Kansas water protection laws. Spill prevention and waste management are key environmental considerations for this operation.