MERIT ENERGY - BRYANT 1-20 STATION (AIR) - Oil Extraction Facility in Sublette, Kansas

MERIT ENERGY - BRYANT 1-20 STATION (AIR) is an oil extraction facility located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Kansas oil and gas industry. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with production primarily from the Anadarko Basin and other sedimentary basins. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). Oil extraction activities are subject to regulations including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), which govern emissions and water discharges. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply. The environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality and water resources, which are managed through regulatory compliance. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas means it operates in a region with lower population density, reducing some community exposure risks.

The facility is situated in Haskell County, Kansas, a region with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants. Water management is also critical, as produced water from extraction requires proper disposal or treatment to prevent contamination of groundwater. The regulatory framework under the EPA and KCC addresses these concerns through permits and monitoring requirements.