Overview
MERIT ENERGY - JUANITA GREEN STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Kansas, United States. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
MERIT ENERGY - JUANITA GREEN STATION is an oil extraction facility situated in the Juanita Green Compressor Site area of Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. As an oil extraction site in the United States, this facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. The facility's location in Kansas places it within the Mid-Continent oil-producing region, known for conventional oil and gas wells. The environmental significance of this facility relates to its potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater resources. Typical oil extraction operations involve drilling, well completion, and production activities that may release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and require water management. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing production contributing to regional energy supply.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction operations can affect local air quality through emissions of methane and VOCs, and may impact groundwater resources if not properly managed. The region's shallow aquifers are sensitive to contamination from hydrocarbon spills or improper waste disposal.
Frequently asked questions
MERIT ENERGY - JUANITA GREEN STATION is located in Kansas, United States, near the Juanita Green Compressor Site. The facility's coordinates are approximately 37.2069 N, -101.5830 W.
It is an oil extraction facility, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction).
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with federal regulations from the US EPA, including the Clean Air Act for emissions and the Clean Water Act for discharges. State-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission also apply.
Oil extraction can lead to air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, potential groundwater contamination from spills, and land disturbance. Proper well construction and waste management are critical to mitigate these risks.
Yes, the facility is listed as operational.
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