SANDRIDGE - BARBARA 1-9H/BARBARA 1-4H/BARBARA 2-4H STATION - Oil Extraction in Sumner County, Kansas

SANDRIDGE - BARBARA 1-9H/BARBARA 1-4H/BARBARA 2-4H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and is part of the broader oil production network in the region, which is known for its historical significance in the U.S. oil industry. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, which govern emissions and water discharges from oil extraction activities. The Kansas Corporation Commission oversees state-level oil and gas regulations, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Typical oil extraction in Kansas involves both conventional and horizontal drilling techniques, with the Barbara wells likely utilizing horizontal drilling to access oil reserves. The facility's location in south-central Kansas places it within the Mid-Continent oil province, a region with a long history of oil production. The operational status of this station supports local energy supply and contributes to the economic activity of Sumner County. The facility's role in the local oil infrastructure is part of a network that includes gathering lines, storage tanks, and transport pipelines.

Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves drilling and production activities that can impact local air quality and water resources. The facility is subject to regulations under the Clean Air Act for emissions of volatile organic compounds and the Clean Water Act for produced water management. Spill prevention and response plans are required to mitigate risks to soil and groundwater. The region's agricultural setting adds sensitivity to potential contamination events.