Overview
SANDRIDGE - BRITT 1-20H STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It is part of the Sandridge energy operations in the region.
SANDRIDGE - BRITT 1-20H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the regional oil production landscape in the Mid-Continent oil province. 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 increasingly horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. As part of the Sandridge network, this station plays a role in the local oil supply chain. The facility's location in Harper County places it within an area with a history of oil production, contributing to the state's energy portfolio and local economic activity.
Environmental context
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas operate in a region with mixed agricultural and prairie landscapes. The primary environmental considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from pumps and compressors. The facility is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, including spill prevention and control measures.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, United States, at S20-T34S-R6W.
It is an oil extraction facility, specifically a station involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
It is part of the Sandridge energy operations.
These facilities must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment rules for drilling and production.
Potential impacts include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. Facilities are required to implement spill prevention and control measures.
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