Overview
MERIT ENERGY - GREENWOOD BOOSTER #3 STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Morton County, Kansas. It supports regional crude oil production and transport.
MERIT ENERGY - GREENWOOD BOOSTER #3 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Greenwood, Morton County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil production infrastructure, typical of the mid-continent oil fields. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas extraction. Kansas oil extraction sites commonly use conventional pumping units and separation equipment. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As part of the broader oil extraction network in Kansas, this booster station contributes to the transportation of crude oil from wells to pipelines or storage. Its location in the Hugoton Embayment area supports the regional energy supply chain.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves low-pressure wells and associated infrastructure. Spill risks are managed through SPCC plans and state regulations. The facility's location in a rural area reduces direct population exposure, but groundwater protection is a key concern given the shallow aquifers in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Greenwood, Morton County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.1615 N, -101.927 W.
It is an oil extraction booster station that supports the production and transport of crude oil from wells to pipelines or storage facilities.
The facility is currently operational.
Facilities must comply with EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act NSPS for oil and gas, SPCC for spill prevention, and state-level groundwater protection rules.
Kansas oil extraction includes numerous small to medium-scale wells and booster stations, with production primarily from the Hugoton Embayment and other basins.
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