Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

MERIT ENERGY - WARREN 1-1 / A-2H WELL SITE: Oil Extraction Facility in Finney County, Kansas

WARREN 1-1/WARREN A-2H, Kansas, United States

Overview

MERIT ENERGY - WARREN 1-1 / A-2H WELL SITE is an oil extraction facility in Finney County, Kansas, United States. It is currently operational and involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.

MERIT ENERGY - WARREN 1-1 / A-2H WELL SITE is an oil extraction facility located in Finney County, Kansas, United States. The site is situated in the S1-T22S-R34W area and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations). As an operational well site, it contributes to the region's oil production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling techniques, with the Warren site likely utilizing modern extraction methods to access hydrocarbon reserves. The environmental context of this facility includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, managed through state and federal regulations. The site's location in a rural area of Kansas means it operates away from densely populated centers, but still requires adherence to spill prevention and waste management protocols. Overall, the facility plays a role in the regional energy supply chain.

Environmental context

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Kansas, where oil extraction activities can affect local water resources and air quality. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment ensures compliance with the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. Spill prevention and waste management are critical given the potential for groundwater contamination in the area's aquifer systems.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located in Finney County, Kansas, United States, at S1-T22S-R34W.

It is an oil extraction well site that produces crude petroleum and natural gas.

The facility is currently operational.

Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission and the EPA, including rules under the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.

Potential environmental impacts include groundwater contamination and air emissions, managed through state and federal permits and spill prevention plans.

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