Overview
MERIT ENERGY - MOODY 1 2 3 WELL SITE is an operational oil extraction facility in Garden City, Kansas. It operates under U.S. EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
MERIT ENERGY - MOODY 1 2 3 WELL SITE is an oil extraction facility located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas. The site is operational and represents a typical well site in the U.S. oil extraction sector, which is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In Kansas, oil extraction activities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission. The site likely employs conventional drilling and extraction technologies common to the region. As part of the U.S. oil extraction infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic energy production. Its location in Finney County places it within the Hugoton Gas Field area, a significant natural gas producing region. The facility's operations are subject to federal and state environmental compliance requirements, including spill prevention and waste management.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Finney County, Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities in this region pose risks of groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water. The site is not near major water bodies, reducing spill risk to surface waters, but soil and groundwater protection measures are critical. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment ensures adherence to environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States.
It is an oil extraction well site, involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas liquids.
The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission.
Kansas has a long history of oil and gas production, with the Hugoton Gas Field being one of the largest natural gas fields in North America. The state's oil extraction supports regional energy supply and economic activity.
The EPA enforces standards for air emissions, water discharges, and waste management under laws like the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. States also have additional regulations for drilling and production operations.
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