Overview
Sandridge - Hawkinson 1823 3-12 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Ness County, Kansas, United States. It operates within the U.S. oil and gas sector, subject to EPA and state regulations.
Sandridge - Hawkinson 1823 3-12 Station is an operational oil extraction facility situated in Ness County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas industry in the region, which is characterized by conventional oil production from sedimentary basins. As an oil extraction site, it contributes to the domestic supply of crude oil, which is then processed in refineries or transported to markets. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, which includes the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction activities are subject to permits for air emissions, water discharges, and waste management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate it is involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as oil and gas well drilling. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities include potential impacts on local water resources, air quality, and land use. In Kansas, oil extraction often occurs in agricultural areas, requiring careful management of produced water and drilling fluids to prevent contamination. The facility's location in Ness County, a rural area, means that operational practices must align with state regulations to minimize environmental footprint and ensure community safety.
Environmental context
Oil extraction facilities like Sandridge - Hawkinson 1823 3-12 Station are typically sited in rural or semi-arid regions, where water availability and groundwater protection are critical. In Kansas, the extraction process involves drilling into oil-bearing formations, which can generate produced water and drilling waste. Proper disposal or treatment of these byproducts is essential to prevent soil and water contamination. The facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and response plans under EPA regulations, and local environmental conditions such as soil type and proximity to aquifers influence the risk profile.
Frequently asked questions
Sandridge - Hawkinson 1823 3-12 Station is located in Ness County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 38.499900 N, -99.816000 W.
It is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations enforced by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, including permits for air emissions and water discharges.
Environmental risks include potential spills of crude oil or produced water, which can contaminate soil and groundwater. Air emissions from equipment and flaring may also impact local air quality. Proper waste management and spill prevention plans are required to mitigate these risks.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces regulations under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to control emissions, discharges, and waste from oil extraction. States also implement additional requirements, such as well construction standards and spill reporting.
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