Overview
Merit Energy's Potter D-1 D-3 Well Site is an oil extraction facility in Garden City, Kansas, USA. It operates within the state's established oil and gas regulatory framework.
Merit Energy - Potter D-1 D-3 Well Site is an oil extraction facility located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States. The site is part of the broader oil and gas operations in the region, contributing to domestic crude production. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional drilling methods, with wells producing from formations such as the Mississippian and Arbuckle. The site's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As an operational well site, it plays a role in the local energy supply chain. The facility's location in southwestern Kansas places it within a region with a history of oil production, supporting economic activity and energy infrastructure in the area.
Environmental context
Oil extraction sites in Kansas are subject to state and federal regulations addressing well integrity, spill prevention, and waste management. The facility's location in a semi-arid region with agricultural land use requires careful management of produced water and potential brine spills to protect groundwater and soil quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States, at S21-T25S-R32W.
It is an oil extraction well site, focused on crude petroleum and natural gas production.
The facility is operated by Merit Energy, a company involved in oil and gas extraction.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) for well permitting and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for environmental compliance, including the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
These sites must manage produced water and prevent spills to protect groundwater and soil, especially in agricultural areas. Regulations require proper well construction and waste disposal.
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