Sandridge - Amelia Grace 1-2H Station | Oil Extraction Facility in Comanche County, Kansas

Sandridge - Amelia Grace 1-2H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling techniques, with production from formations such as the Mississippian and Arbuckle. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As part of the Kansas oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to the state's energy supply and local economy. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and surface water, managed through state and federal regulations. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces some risks associated with urban proximity.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Kansas, where oil extraction activities can affect groundwater quality and surface water runoff. The region's geology includes shallow aquifers that may be vulnerable to contamination from drilling fluids and produced water. Regulatory oversight by the Kansas Corporation Commission and EPA helps mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.