MERIT ENERGY - PATTERSON B-1 WELL SITE | Oil Extraction in Ulysses, Kansas

MERIT ENERGY - PATTERSON B-1 WELL SITE is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. As part of the Kansas oil fields, it supports the state's energy infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and enhanced recovery techniques, with production volumes varying by well. The site is situated in the Hugoton Embayment, a major natural gas and oil-producing region. Environmental considerations for oil extraction sites include groundwater protection, spill prevention, and air emissions management. The facility's location in a rural agricultural area necessitates careful management of potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. Compliance with EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules is typical for such operations.

The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction operations must manage risks of groundwater contamination from produced water and hydrocarbons, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The region's shallow aquifers are a critical water source for irrigation and drinking, making spill prevention and proper well casing essential.