Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

ONEOK - FN2-08 STATION Oil Extraction Facility in Sublette, Kansas

SUBLETTE, Kansas, United States

Overview

ONEOK - FN2-08 STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas. It operates under US EPA and state regulations for oil and gas production.

ONEOK - FN2-08 STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with many small to medium-sized wells and gathering stations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Corporation Commission. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions from oil and gas operations, and the Clean Water Act (CWA) for produced water management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for this region. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Kansas include groundwater protection, as many wells are in agricultural areas. Produced water is often reinjected for enhanced recovery or disposed of in Class II injection wells under EPA and state oversight. The facility's location in Haskell County is part of the Hugoton Embayment, a major natural gas and oil producing area, with a mix of conventional and unconventional resources.

Environmental context

Oil extraction in Kansas, including the ONEOK - FN2-08 STATION, involves potential risks to groundwater and surface water from spills or leaks of crude oil, produced water, and chemicals. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful management of water resources. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment helps mitigate these risks through permitting and inspection programs.

Frequently asked questions

ONEOK - FN2-08 STATION is located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.598470, -100.990050.

ONEOK - FN2-08 STATION is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas. It is part of ONEOK's gathering and processing network in the Mid-Continent region.

Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act (for injection wells), as well as state regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission and Kansas Department of Health and Environment.

Environmental risks include potential spills of crude oil or produced water that could contaminate soil and groundwater. The area's agricultural setting heightens the need for proper containment and spill response plans.

Oil extraction facilities in Kansas range from small single-well sites to larger multi-well gathering stations. Many are low-volume stripper wells, but some, like ONEOK - FN2-08 STATION, are part of regional gathering systems.

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