Overview
MERIT ENERGY - KANSAS 1-21 WELL SITE is an operational oil extraction facility in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas. It is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, contributing to domestic crude production.
MERIT ENERGY - KANSAS 1-21 WELL SITE is an oil extraction facility located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States. The site is operational and represents a typical well site in the region, contributing to the country's oil production. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with wells like this one playing a role in the state's energy sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations in Kansas. Oil extraction sites in the U.S. are subject to emissions standards and spill prevention requirements. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this well site supports domestic energy supply. Its location in Morton County places it within the Hugoton Embayment, a region known for oil and gas production. The facility's operations are integrated into the broader network of extraction, transportation, and refining that serves the national energy market.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, where water resources are limited. Oil extraction activities can pose risks to groundwater and surface water through spills or improper waste management. The site is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Water Act and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules. Local ecosystems include shortgrass prairie and agricultural lands, requiring careful management to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.066900, -101.899000.
It is an oil extraction well site that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, contributing to the U.S. energy supply.
The facility is currently operational, actively extracting oil and gas resources.
Oil extraction sites in Kansas must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and SPCC rules, as well as state-level requirements from the Kansas Corporation Commission.
This well site is part of the extensive network of oil extraction operations in the United States, supporting domestic crude production and feeding into pipelines and refineries.
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