Overview
Merit Energy - Garnand 1 2 3 Well Site is an operational oil extraction facility in Garden City, Kansas, United States. It is part of the country's extensive onshore oil production infrastructure.
Merit Energy - Garnand 1 2 3 Well Site is an operational oil extraction facility located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States. The facility is situated in the Hugoton Embayment, a prolific natural gas and oil region, and contributes to the domestic crude oil supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves vertical or horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as crude petroleum extraction. As part of the U.S. oil extraction sector, this well site supports energy security and local economic activity. The site is subject to federal and state regulations governing drilling, production, and environmental protection.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, a semi-arid area with significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction operations can impact local water resources through potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids or produced water. The site is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules for well construction and waste management. Spill prevention and response plans are typically required to mitigate risks to soil and water.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.995920, -101.075580.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including rules for well construction, hydraulic fracturing, and waste management.
Oil extraction facilities in the U.S. range from small single-well sites to large multi-well pads. The Garnand site is a well site, likely with multiple wells, contributing to regional production.
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