CAERUS WASHCO - EUREKA STATION Oil Extraction Facility, Cheyenne County, Kansas

CAERUS WASHCO - EUREKA STATION is an operational oil extraction facility situated in Cheyenne County, Kansas, near the community of Eureka Comp Sta. The facility is part of the broader oil extraction industry in the United States, which is regulated under federal and state environmental laws. Kansas has a long history of oil production, with wells typically targeting shallow reservoirs in the Anadarko Basin and other formations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific permitting requirements. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as oil and gas extraction support activities. Typical operations involve drilling, well maintenance, and fluid handling. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in meeting domestic energy demand. Its location in a rural area of Kansas minimizes direct impact on densely populated zones, but local environmental considerations include groundwater protection and management of produced water. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing contribution to the regional oil supply chain.

The facility is situated in the Great Plains region of Kansas, an area characterized by agricultural land and semi-arid climate. Oil extraction in this region involves risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as surface spills. The proximity to agricultural operations necessitates careful management of waste and emissions to protect soil and water resources. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring.