Overview
MERIT ENERGY - TILLER A-1 / KOENIG A-4 STATION is an oil extraction facility in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
MERIT ENERGY - TILLER A-1 / KOENIG A-4 STATION is an operational oil extraction facility located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas. The facility is situated in the Hugoton Embayment, a prolific natural gas and oil region, and is part of Merit Energy's portfolio of assets in the Midcontinent region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for crude oil and natural gas production, as well as state-level regulations governing well construction, operation, and plugging. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate it is involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As an oil extraction site in a rural agricultural area, the facility contributes to local energy supply and economic activity. Its location in Haskell County places it within a region with a history of oil and gas development, with infrastructure supporting production, gathering, and transport of crude oil. The facility's operational status underscores its role in ongoing hydrocarbon recovery from the Anadarko Basin.
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 can pose risks of soil and groundwater contamination from spills or leaks of produced water and hydrocarbons. The facility's proximity to agricultural operations necessitates careful management of waste fluids and adherence to spill prevention plans. Regional groundwater resources, including the Ogallala Aquifer, require protection through proper well construction and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 37.554790 N, -101.044740 W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas from wells in the Hugoton Embayment region of Kansas.
The facility is operated by Merit Energy, a company with oil and gas assets in the Midcontinent region of the United States.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission and the US EPA, including NSPS for oil and gas production, spill prevention, and well construction standards.
Oil extraction can affect local air quality through emissions and pose risks to groundwater from spills. Facilities must implement best management practices to minimize impacts on the Ogallala Aquifer and surrounding agricultural land.
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