Overview
MERIT ENERGY - WATSON 2-35 STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Elkhart, Kansas, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, focusing on crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
MERIT ENERGY - WATSON 2-35 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Situated in the Hugoton Embayment of the Anadarko Basin, this station is part of a region with a long history of oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and enhanced recovery techniques. The facility's scale is likely small to medium, consistent with the region's mature oil fields. This station contributes to the local energy supply and supports the regional economy through employment and tax revenues. Its operational status ensures continued production from the Watonga field, part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. The facility's environmental management includes compliance with spill prevention and groundwater protection measures.
Environmental context
Located in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, the facility operates in a semi-arid climate with sensitive groundwater resources, including the Ogallala Aquifer. Oil extraction activities pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills or leaks. The facility must adhere to EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state regulations to protect local ecosystems and agricultural land.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.061730 N, -101.636950 W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules from the Kansas Corporation Commission.
Risks include potential groundwater contamination from spills, air emissions from operations, and impacts on local wildlife. Facilities must implement spill prevention and monitoring programs.
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