MERIT ENERGY - KANSAS 1-11 WELL SITE: Oil Extraction Facility in Garden City, Kansas

MERIT ENERGY - KANSAS 1-11 WELL SITE is an oil extraction facility located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States. The site is operational and focuses on crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. This facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the region, contributing to domestic energy production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations. Oil extraction sites like this one are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA) requirements, including permits for air emissions and stormwater runoff. Typical extraction methods in Kansas involve conventional vertical wells, often with secondary recovery techniques such as water flooding. Located in the Hugoton Embayment of the Anadarko Basin, this well site taps into the region's rich oil and gas reserves. The facility plays a role in local energy supply and economic activity in Finney County. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and proper management of produced water, which is often reinjected or disposed of in permitted wells.

The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction operations must manage produced water and potential brine spills to protect groundwater resources, which are critical for irrigation and drinking water. The site's proximity to the Ogallala Aquifer underscores the importance of robust well construction and spill prevention measures.