Overview
MERIT ENERGY - GREENWOOD BOOSTER #6 STATION is an oil extraction facility in Morton County, Kansas, United States. It is operational and supports regional crude oil production.
MERIT ENERGY - GREENWOOD BOOSTER #6 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Morton County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil production infrastructure, contributing to the extraction of crude oil from local reserves. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction activities in Kansas are subject to EPA's Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for crude oil and natural gas production. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, typical for booster stations that maintain pressure in gathering systems. As a booster station, this facility is integral to maintaining flow from wells to processing plants. Its location in the Hugoton Embayment, a major natural gas and oil province, underscores its significance in the regional energy supply chain. The facility's operational status ensures continued support for local oil production and economic activity in Morton County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, an area characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities here involve potential risks of soil and groundwater contamination from spills or leaks of produced water and hydrocarbons. The region's shallow aquifers, part of the Ogallala Aquifer system, require careful management to prevent contamination. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Corporation Commission addresses these risks through spill prevention and response plans.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Morton County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.2196° N, -101.9990° W.
It is an oil extraction booster station that helps maintain pressure in the gathering system to transport crude oil from wells to processing facilities.
The facility is currently operational, supporting ongoing oil production in the region.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards for oil and gas production, as well as state-level rules from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Booster stations are critical for maintaining pipeline pressure, ensuring efficient transport of crude oil from multiple wells to central processing plants, thereby optimizing production.
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