Overview
SANDRIDGE - 4J RANCH 3408 2-33H/4J RANCH 3408 3-33H STA is an operational oil extraction facility in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It supports domestic crude oil production in the Mid-Continent region.
SANDRIDGE - 4J RANCH 3408 2-33H/4J RANCH 3408 3-33H STA is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, operating under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Its location in the Mid-Continent oil province places it within a mature producing area known for conventional and horizontal drilling. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas extraction and Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) rules for well permitting and production reporting. Typical extraction methods in this area involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized operations common in Kansas, where numerous stripper wells and multi-well pads exist. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Kansas include groundwater protection through well casing and cementing requirements, as well as air quality controls for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, contributing to local employment and energy supply. Its location in a rural agricultural area means potential interactions with farming activities and sensitive ecosystems are managed through state-mandated spill prevention and remediation plans.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural agricultural region of southern Kansas, where oil extraction coexists with farming and ranching. Key environmental concerns include groundwater protection from potential brine and hydrocarbon spills, air emissions from drilling and production equipment, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. Regulatory oversight by the Kansas Corporation Commission and EPA ensures compliance with spill prevention, air quality, and waste management standards. The area's semi-arid climate and flat terrain influence runoff patterns and require careful management of produced water and drilling fluids.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.036700, -98.189100, in the Mid-Continent oil region.
It is an oil extraction facility, specifically a well site for crude petroleum and natural gas liquid extraction, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active production of oil and associated natural gas liquids.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) for well permitting and production, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for air emissions, water protection, and waste management under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Safeguards include groundwater monitoring, well casing and cementing to prevent leaks, spill prevention and response plans, and air emission controls for VOCs and methane. Operators must also manage produced water through injection or treatment.
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