Overview
Pioneer Natural Resources USA - Joyce 1-26 Station is an oil extraction facility in Grant County, Kansas. It operates under US regulations for onshore oil production.
Pioneer Natural Resources USA - Joyce 1-26 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Grant 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-scale wells and gathering stations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions from oil and gas operations, and the Clean Water Act for produced water management. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility handles both crude oil and natural gas liquids. As an oil extraction station, the Joyce 1-26 Station plays a role in gathering and processing crude oil from nearby wells. The facility's environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality and groundwater, managed through standard industry practices such as vapor recovery units and spill prevention plans. The station is part of Pioneer Natural Resources' operations in the Hugoton Embayment area.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction operations can affect local water resources through produced water disposal and potential spills. The region is underlain by the Ogallala Aquifer, a critical water source for irrigation and drinking. Regulatory oversight includes EPA's Underground Injection Control program for disposal wells and state-level groundwater monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Grant County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.480200, -101.317000.
It is an oil extraction station that gathers and processes crude oil and natural gas liquids from nearby wells.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act for emissions and the Clean Water Act for water management, as well as Kansas state regulations.
Oil extraction can affect air quality through emissions and water resources through produced water disposal. The region relies on the Ogallala Aquifer, making groundwater protection critical.
The facility is operated by Pioneer Natural Resources USA, a major independent oil and gas exploration and production company.
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