Overview
Hugoton Mun. Gas Well - Block 21 is an operational oil extraction facility in Hugoton, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Hugoton gas field, one of the largest natural gas fields in North America.
Hugoton Mun. Gas Well - Block 21 is an oil extraction facility located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States. The facility is situated in the Hugoton gas field, a major natural gas producing region that spans southwestern Kansas and extends into Oklahoma and Texas. As an operational well, it contributes to the domestic oil and gas supply within the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, as well as state regulations governing well permitting, production reporting, and environmental protection. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. The Hugoton gas field has been a significant source of natural gas since its discovery in the early 20th century. This facility plays a role in maintaining production from this mature field, supporting local energy needs and contributing to the broader U.S. energy infrastructure. Its location in a rural area of Kansas minimizes direct population exposure, though standard operational practices for emissions and water management apply.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil and gas extraction in this area can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Groundwater resources, including the Ogallala Aquifer, are a concern, requiring proper well casing and spill prevention measures. The facility's operations are subject to EPA's air quality regulations and state-level water protection rules.
Frequently asked questions
Hugoton Mun. Gas Well - Block 21 is located in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, United States, within the Hugoton gas field.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas from the Hugoton gas field.
The Hugoton gas field is one of the largest natural gas fields in North America, spanning southwestern Kansas and extending into Oklahoma and Texas. It has been a major source of natural gas since the early 1900s.
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 Corporation Commission for well permitting and production.
Key environmental considerations include air emissions (VOCs, methane), groundwater protection (especially the Ogallala Aquifer), and land use impacts. Facilities must comply with EPA standards and state regulations to minimize these effects.
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