Overview
SANDRIDGE - CONNIE 3206 3-32H STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It contributes to the region's oil production under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
SANDRIDGE - CONNIE 3206 3-32H 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, situated in the Mid-Continent oil region known for its historical significance in the U.S. petroleum industry. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its involvement in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. In Kansas, oil extraction typically involves conventional vertical wells and increasingly horizontal drilling techniques, with production often associated with the Mississippian limestone and other formations. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility is subject to federal and state regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements, as well as Kansas Corporation Commission oversight for well permitting and production reporting. The facility's operations contribute to the local economy and energy supply, with typical environmental considerations including brine management and well integrity.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Kansas involves managing produced water and brine, which are often reinjected into disposal wells to prevent surface contamination. The facility's location in a rural area of Harper County means potential impacts on local groundwater and soil, though standard practices like spill prevention and well casing help mitigate risks. Regional oil fields also face challenges from legacy infrastructure and natural seismicity linked to wastewater injection.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, United States, with the address S19-T33S-R6W, near the community of Connie.
It is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas are regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) for well permitting and production, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act for emissions and water discharges.
Common concerns include management of produced water and brine, potential groundwater contamination, and induced seismicity from wastewater injection wells. Operators follow state and federal guidelines to minimize risks.
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