Merit Energy - Miller 1-29 Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Ulysses, Kansas

Merit Energy - Miller 1-29 Station is an operational oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Kansas, United States. Situated in Grant County, the facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the Midcontinent region, which includes the Anadarko Basin. The station's primary function is the extraction of crude oil from wells such as Miller 1-29, Hart A-2H, and Hart A-1. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) regulations. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), with specific requirements for emissions control and produced water management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) classify it as crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, indicating a combined production profile. As an oil extraction station, Merit Energy - Miller 1-29 Station plays a role in the domestic energy supply chain. The facility's location in the Great Plains region involves considerations for water usage and land disturbance. Its operational status reflects ongoing contributions to Kansas's oil production, which supports local economies and energy markets.

The facility is situated in the semi-arid climate of southwestern Kansas, where water resources are limited. Oil extraction operations may involve hydraulic fracturing and produced water management, requiring careful handling to protect groundwater. The region's agricultural land use necessitates compliance with spill prevention and waste disposal regulations to minimize soil and water contamination.