Sandridge - Bane 3306 1-20H Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Harper County, Kansas

Sandridge - Bane 3306 1-20H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Harper 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. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations for oil and gas extraction. Typical oil extraction operations in Kansas involve conventional vertical wells and increasingly horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, targeting formations such as the Mississippian Lime. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain. Its environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as water management for produced water. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas means it is subject to state and federal oversight to minimize environmental risks.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Harper County, Kansas, where oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane. Water management, including disposal of produced water, is a key environmental consideration. The region's geology and hydrology influence the potential for groundwater contamination, and operators must comply with EPA and state regulations to mitigate these risks.