Overview
MERIT ENERGY - REEVES 1&2 3&4 LEASE STATION is an oil extraction facility in Garden City, Kansas, United States. It is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
MERIT ENERGY - REEVES 1&2 3&4 LEASE STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and falls under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in upstream oil and gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). State-level regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment also apply. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and well operation, with associated equipment for separation and storage. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to the local and national energy supply. Its location in Kansas places it within the Mid-Continent oil region, which has a history of conventional oil production. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater, managed through regulatory compliance and best practices.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and groundwater through potential spills or leaks. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.801840, -101.080820.
It is an oil extraction facility involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with federal regulations from the EPA, including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Common concerns include air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, potential groundwater contamination from spills, and land disturbance. These are managed through regulatory permits and best management practices.
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