MERIT ENERGY - DYCK 1-23 A-1/A-3 WELL SITE (AIR) - Oil Extraction in Ulysses, Kansas

MERIT ENERGY - DYCK 1-23 A-1/A-3 WELL SITE (AIR) is an oil extraction facility situated in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the local oil production landscape in the Mid-Continent region. As an oil extraction site, the facility operates under federal and state regulations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act and state-level oil and gas conservation laws. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. Typical operations involve drilling and well-site equipment, with air emissions managed through permits and best practices. The facility's location in Grant County places it within the Hugoton Embayment, a major natural gas and oil-producing area. Its operational status supports local energy supply and economic activity, while environmental management focuses on minimizing air emissions and surface disturbances associated with well sites.

The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. Groundwater protection is critical due to the underlying Ogallala Aquifer, a major water source for irrigation and drinking. Spill prevention and proper well casing are essential to avoid contamination.