Overview
SANDRIDGE - BRYANT 3508-510H/BRYANT 3508 6-10H STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It contributes to the region's oil production infrastructure.
SANDRIDGE - BRYANT 3508-510H/BRYANT 3508 6-10H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil production landscape. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with many small to medium-sized wells contributing to the state's energy output. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and increasingly horizontal drilling techniques. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. As part of the oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply and local economy. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and surface water, managed through state and federal permitting programs. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas suggests limited population density, reducing some community exposure risks.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Harper County, Kansas, where oil extraction activities can affect local water resources and ecosystems. The region's geology includes the Anadarko Basin, which has a history of oil production. Potential environmental concerns include brine disposal, well integrity, and surface spills, which are regulated under the EPA's Underground Injection Control program and state rules. The facility's proximity to agricultural land may also require careful management of surface disturbances.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, United States, at SE/4 S15-T35S-R8W, near the town of Bryant.
It is an oil extraction facility, specifically a well station involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas.
The facility is part of the Sandridge Energy portfolio, a company active in Kansas oil fields.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including rules for well construction, injection wells, and spill prevention under the Clean Water Act.
Oil extraction can impact local water resources through brine disposal and potential spills. Facilities must comply with state and federal regulations to minimize risks to groundwater and surface water.
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