Overview
MERIT ENERGY COMPANY-SCCU CENTRAL TANK BATTERY (AIR) is an operational oil extraction facility in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas. It processes crude oil from local wells under NAICS code 211120.
MERIT ENERGY COMPANY-SCCU CENTRAL TANK BATTERY (AIR) is an oil extraction facility located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas. The facility is operational and serves as a central tank battery for gathering and processing crude oil from nearby wells. It operates under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. The facility is situated in the Hugoton Gas Field area, a major natural gas and oil producing region in southwestern Kansas. Typical operations at such facilities include separation of oil, gas, and water, as well as storage and transportation of crude oil. Regulatory oversight is provided by the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. As a central tank battery, this facility plays a key role in aggregating production from multiple wells, reducing the need for individual well-site processing. Its location in Haskell County places it within a region with a long history of hydrocarbon extraction, contributing to local employment and energy supply. The facility's design and operation are subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental impact.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, where water resources are limited. Oil extraction operations can pose risks to groundwater and surface water through spills or leaks of produced water and crude oil. The area is also prone to dust and air emissions from equipment and flaring. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, along with state-level rules, govern emissions and discharge to protect local ecosystems and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.613182, -100.898257.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that serves as a central tank battery for gathering, separating, and storing crude oil from nearby wells.
The facility operates under NAICS code 211120, which corresponds to crude petroleum extraction.
Facilities are regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission and the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Risks include potential spills of crude oil or produced water, air emissions from tanks and equipment, and groundwater contamination. Proper containment and monitoring are required to mitigate these risks.
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