SANDRIDGE - CROSBY 3318 1-26H STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Comanche County, Kansas

SANDRIDGE - CROSBY 3318 1-26H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude oil production, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Its location in south-central Kansas places it within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling techniques, with production focused on the Mississippian and Arbuckle formations. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction sites common in the region. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Kansas include groundwater protection through well casing and cementing practices, as well as management of produced water and brine. The facility's location in a rural area reduces proximity to dense populations, but local ecosystems such as mixed-grass prairies and riparian zones may be affected by surface disturbances. Spill prevention and response plans are standard requirements under state and federal regulations.

The facility is situated in the mixed-grass prairie ecosystem of south-central Kansas, an area with sensitive groundwater resources in the High Plains Aquifer system. Oil extraction activities require careful management of produced water and brine to prevent contamination of freshwater aquifers. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use necessitate adherence to spill prevention and erosion control measures to protect soil and water quality.