Overview
MERIT ENERGY - SCHEER 1 2 3 WELL SITE is an operational oil extraction facility in Garden City, Kansas, United States. It contributes to the regional oil production in Finney County.
MERIT ENERGY - SCHEER 1 2 3 WELL SITE is an operational oil extraction facility located in Garden City, Kansas, United States. The facility is situated in Finney County and operates within the oil extraction sector, focusing on the production of crude oil from wells in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional drilling and pumping methods, with wells often producing from formations such as the Mississippian or Arbuckle. The site's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. As part of the regional oil infrastructure, this well site supports local energy supply and economic activity in Garden City. The facility's operational status ensures continued contribution to the area's oil production, which is a key component of Kansas's energy sector.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities here involve potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids or produced water, and air emissions from equipment. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment helps mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.851200, -100.947540.
It is an operational oil extraction well site that produces crude oil from underground reservoirs.
The facility is owned by MERIT ENERGY.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), with federal oversight from the EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Kansas oil wells are typically small to medium in scale, with many stripper wells producing less than 10 barrels per day. The state's total production is modest compared to major oil-producing states.
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