MERIT ENERGY - TORLINE 1-15 WELL SITE, Garden City, Kansas Oil Extraction Facility

MERIT ENERGY - TORLINE 1-15 WELL SITE is an oil extraction facility located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States. The site is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Kansas is a significant oil-producing state, with wells typically operating in the Mid-Continent oil province. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction sites in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific drilling and production regulations. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with associated equipment such as pumpjacks and storage tanks. As part of the domestic oil supply chain, this well site contributes to local energy production and economic activity in Finney County. The region's oil infrastructure supports downstream refining and distribution, playing a role in meeting national energy demand. Environmental management practices include spill prevention and groundwater protection measures.

Oil extraction in Kansas occurs in the Great Plains region, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. The primary environmental considerations for such facilities include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from engines and flaring, and soil contamination risks. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies ensures compliance with environmental standards, including the Clean Water Act's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for stormwater runoff.