Overview
Pioneer Natural Resources USA - SLC A-23 Station is an oil extraction facility in Haskell County, Kansas. It operates under US EPA and state regulations for crude oil production.
Pioneer Natural Resources USA - SLC A-23 Station is an operational oil extraction facility located in Haskell County, Kansas, near the city of SLC A-23. The facility is part of the broader oil production infrastructure in the United States, focusing on crude oil extraction from subsurface reservoirs. As an oil extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. 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 facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, typical for onshore wells in the Midcontinent region. The environmental significance of this facility lies in its location within the Kansas oil fields, where extraction activities can impact local groundwater and air quality. Produced water management and methane emission controls are critical operational aspects. The facility contributes to regional energy supply while adhering to federal and state environmental standards.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Haskell County, Kansas, a region with active oil extraction and agricultural land use. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from produced water and brine, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. The area's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for irrigation heighten the importance of spill prevention and proper waste management under EPA and state regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Haskell County, Kansas, near the city of SLC A-23, with coordinates 37.5241 N, -101.0440 W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from subsurface reservoirs, operating under US EPA and Kansas state regulations.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to oil production in the Kansas region.
The facility must comply with the US Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, Clean Water Act for produced water, and state-level regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Kansas oil extraction facilities vary from small stripper wells to larger operations, with many producing less than 10 barrels per day. The SLC A-23 Station is part of Pioneer Natural Resources' portfolio in the region.
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