Dorchester Minerals - McAtee Station: Oil Extraction Facility in McAtee, Kansas

Dorchester Minerals - McAtee Station is an oil extraction facility located in McAtee, Stevens County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Kansas is a significant oil-producing state, with wells typically operating in the Anadarko Basin region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and water discharges from oil extraction activities. State-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) also apply, overseeing well permitting and production. Typical oil extraction in Kansas involves conventional vertical wells and some horizontal drilling, with production rates varying by field. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, Dorchester Minerals - McAtee Station contributes to domestic energy supply. The facility's location in a rural area of southwestern Kansas minimizes direct population exposure, but operations still require adherence to environmental standards to manage potential impacts on local air and water resources. The facility's role in the regional oil network supports local economic activity and energy security.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, where oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and water resources through potential spills or brine disposal. Regulatory oversight under the EPA's CAA and CWA, along with state-level KCC rules, aims to mitigate these impacts. The area's low population density reduces immediate human exposure, but groundwater protection remains a key concern due to the region's reliance on the Ogallala Aquifer for irrigation.