Overview
EDISON OPERATING - CATHER FAMILY FARMS STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
EDISON OPERATING - CATHER FAMILY FARMS STATION is an oil extraction facility situated in Harper County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in the upstream oil and gas sector. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and, increasingly, horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The region is part of the Mid-Continent oil province, known for moderate-scale production compared to major basins like the Permian. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity in Harper County. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection, brine management, and air emissions from engines and flaring. The facility's location in a rural agricultural area necessitates careful management of surface impacts and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural agricultural region of south-central Kansas, where oil extraction coexists with farming. Key environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. The area's semi-arid climate and reliance on the High Plains Aquifer underscore the importance of proper well construction and spill prevention.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, United States, near the community of CATHER FAMILY FARMS.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Facilities must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment regarding drilling permits, waste management, and spill response.
Key concerns include groundwater protection from brine and chemical spills, air emissions from engines and flaring, and land use impacts in agricultural areas.
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