Sandridge - Carothers 3206 2-34H Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Harper County, Kansas

Sandridge - Carothers 3206 2-34H Station is an oil extraction facility located in the NE/4 S3-T33S-R6W area of Harper County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the domestic oil supply within the state's energy sector. 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 horizontal drilling techniques, with production from formations such as the Mississippian Lime. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. As part of the broader oil extraction network in Kansas, this facility supports local energy production and economic activity. The region's oil infrastructure plays a role in meeting domestic energy demand, with operations subject to environmental oversight including spill prevention and groundwater protection measures.

Oil extraction in Kansas occurs in a region with mixed agricultural and prairie landscapes. The facility's operations involve potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids or produced water, and surface spills during transport. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and KCC includes requirements for spill prevention, well integrity testing, and proper disposal of brine. The local environment supports wildlife habitats, and operators must manage impacts on soil and water resources.