Sandridge James 3406 1-4H/2-4H/3-9H Oil Extraction Facility, Harper County, Kansas

Sandridge James 3406 1-4H/2-4H/3-9H is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and is situated in the Mid-Continent oil region, which has a long history of petroleum production. The site includes multiple horizontal wells (1-4H, 2-4H, 3-9H) targeting oil-bearing formations. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both crude oil and associated natural gas liquids. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (including Refinery MACT for downstream operations) and by state-level oil and gas conservation agencies. Kansas-specific regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission govern drilling, production, and environmental protection. This facility contributes to Kansas's oil production, which is primarily from the Anadarko Basin and the Cherokee Platform. The site's location in Harper County places it within an agricultural region, where oil extraction coexists with farming. The facility's operational status supports local energy supply and economic activity, though specific production volumes are not disclosed.

The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, a region with mixed agricultural and oil production land use. Oil extraction in this area involves drilling into sedimentary basins, with potential environmental considerations including groundwater protection, surface water runoff management, and air emissions from well operations. The site's proximity to agricultural land necessitates careful management of produced water and drilling fluids to prevent soil contamination. Kansas regulations require permits for injection wells and spill prevention plans.