Merit Energy - Kahn Station (Air) Oil Extraction Facility in Ulysses, Kansas

Merit Energy - Kahn Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility situated in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and focuses on the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Located in the Hugoton Embayment, a prolific natural gas and oil region, the facility contributes to the domestic energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and enhanced recovery techniques. The facility's scale is consistent with regional operations, which are generally smaller than those in major basins like the Permian. As an oil extraction site, Kahn Station plays a role in local economic activity and energy infrastructure. The facility's operations are subject to environmental oversight to manage air emissions and water usage. Its location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure, though it contributes to the broader network of oil and gas infrastructure in the central United States.

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 impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and other pollutants. Water usage for extraction and potential groundwater contamination are key environmental concerns. The region's shallow aquifers require careful management to prevent contamination from drilling and production activities.