Overview
LINN OPERATING - WRIGHT B (AKA SCHMIDTZ) STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Ulysses, Kansas, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
LINN OPERATING - WRIGHT B (AKA SCHMIDTZ) STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as classified by NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Its location in the Hugoton Embayment of the Anadarko Basin places it within a historically significant oil and gas producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and enhanced oil recovery techniques. The facility's scale is consistent with regional operations, which often produce from the Permian-aged Chase Group and Council Grove Group formations. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity in Grant County. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection from brine and hydrocarbon spills, as well as air emissions from engines and flaring. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting regional energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction operations pose risks of groundwater contamination from produced water and hydrocarbon leaks. The region's shallow aquifers, including the Ogallala Aquifer, are vulnerable to spills. Air emissions from engines and flaring contribute to local air quality concerns. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and KCC aims to mitigate these environmental impacts through permitting and inspection programs.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.729070, -101.482120.
It is an operational oil extraction facility engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, indicating ongoing oil and gas production activities.
The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations, including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC).
Common concerns include groundwater contamination from brine and hydrocarbons, air emissions from engines and flaring, and soil contamination from spills. Regulatory programs aim to minimize these impacts.
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