Overview
MERIT ENERGY - GRIFFIN C CTB STATION is an operational oil extraction facility located in Kansas, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
MERIT ENERGY - GRIFFIN C CTB STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Griffin C CTB area, with coordinates 37.6346° N, -100.8990° W. It falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations), indicating a focus on upstream oil production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). State-level regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment also apply. Typical oil extraction operations in Kansas involve conventional vertical wells and enhanced oil recovery techniques, given the region's mature oil fields. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to the domestic energy supply. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, managed through regulatory compliance. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas suggests lower population density, reducing some community exposure risks.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Kansas, a state with a long history of oil extraction. The local environment includes agricultural land and the High Plains aquifer system. Oil extraction activities can pose risks of groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, and air emissions from volatile organic compounds. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Kansas, United States, with coordinates 37.6346° N, -100.8990° W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Facilities must comply with federal EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Potential risks include groundwater contamination from spills, air emissions of volatile organic compounds, and impacts on local ecosystems. Regulatory frameworks aim to minimize these risks through permits and monitoring.
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