MERIT ENERGY - MORTON CO. #104 STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Rolla, Kansas

MERIT ENERGY - MORTON CO. #104 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Rolla, Kansas, United States. It operates within the oil extraction sector, focusing on the production of crude oil from subsurface reservoirs. The facility is situated in Morton County, a region known for its oil and gas activity within the Hugoton Embayment. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional vertical wells and enhanced recovery techniques. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. As part of the oil extraction infrastructure in Kansas, this facility contributes to the state's energy production. The region's oil fields have been in production for decades, and facilities like this play a role in maintaining domestic oil supply. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, managed through state and federal permits.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, where oil extraction activities can affect local water resources and air quality. Spills or leaks of crude oil and produced water pose risks to soil and groundwater. The area's agricultural land use requires careful management of drilling fluids and waste. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment helps mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring.