Overview
Merit Energy - Stevens A-1H Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, focusing on crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Merit Energy - Stevens A-1H Station is an operational oil extraction facility located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas, United States. The facility is situated in the Hugoton Embayment, a prolific oil and gas region, and is part of Merit Energy's upstream operations. As an oil extraction plant, it contributes to the domestic crude oil supply, with typical production scales ranging from small to medium for the region. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both oil and associated gas liquids. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level agencies like the Kansas Corporation Commission. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with technologies such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling common in the area. The Stevens A-1H Station plays a role in the regional energy infrastructure, supporting local employment and contributing to the Kansas oil industry. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions from engines and flares, and land disturbance from well pads. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces some community exposure risks, but standard spill prevention and response measures are essential.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Haskell County, Kansas, within the Great Plains region, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities here involve potential risks to groundwater aquifers, such as the Ogallala Aquifer, through well integrity failures or spills. Air emissions from engines, heaters, and flaring contribute to local ozone and particulate matter. The region's flat terrain and low rainfall increase the persistence of any surface contamination. Regulatory oversight by the Kansas Corporation Commission and EPA ensures compliance with spill prevention and air quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.429700, -101.071000.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is owned and operated by Merit Energy Company, a private oil and gas company based in the United States.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission and the EPA under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific rules for well construction and waste management.
Risks include groundwater contamination from spills or well leaks, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance. The region's reliance on the Ogallala Aquifer heightens groundwater protection needs.
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