Overview
CHESAPEAKE - PYLE A CTB STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. It contributes to the region's petroleum production under federal and state regulatory oversight.
CHESAPEAKE - PYLE A CTB STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the domestic oil supply chain within the Mid-Continent oil region. Its NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to EPA's Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, as well as state-specific permitting for drilling and production. Typical extraction methods in the region involve conventional vertical wells and enhanced oil recovery techniques. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to local employment and energy supply. Its location in a rural area of Kansas minimizes immediate population density risks, but standard environmental safeguards for groundwater protection and spill prevention are essential. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing contribution to the regional energy portfolio.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Great Plains region of Kansas, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities here require careful management of produced water and potential brine contamination to protect freshwater aquifers. The region's low population density reduces exposure risks, but adherence to EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules is critical for preventing soil and water contamination.
Frequently asked questions
CHESAPEAKE - PYLE A CTB STATION is located in Comanche County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.348900 N, -99.226400 W.
It is an oil extraction facility, involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for state-level permits and environmental compliance.
Key concerns include groundwater protection from brine and produced water contamination, soil contamination from spills, and air emissions from drilling and production operations. Facilities must comply with SPCC rules and state regulations to mitigate these risks.
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