LINN OPERATING - JANTZ 1 STATION Oil Extraction Facility in Ulysses, Kansas

LINN OPERATING - JANTZ 1 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, situated in the Hugoton Embayment area of the Anadarko Basin, a historically significant oil and gas province. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the United States, oil extraction facilities like this one are subject to federal regulations including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oversight by the Kansas Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region involve vertical and horizontal drilling with enhanced oil recovery techniques. The JANTZ 1 STATION plays a role in the local energy supply chain, supporting Kansas's position as a moderate oil-producing state. The facility's operations contribute to the regional economy and energy infrastructure, with oil transported via pipelines to refineries in the Midcontinent region.

The facility is located in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities in this area can impact groundwater resources, particularly the Ogallala Aquifer, through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Air emissions from drilling and production operations, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The facility's proximity to agricultural areas necessitates careful management of surface disturbances and waste disposal to minimize environmental impact.