SANDRIDGE - JENNIE 1-10H STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Medicine Lodge, Kansas

SANDRIDGE - JENNIE 1-10H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Medicine Lodge, Barber County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. This site is part of the broader oil infrastructure in the Midcontinent region, which includes the Anadarko Basin and the Hugoton Embayment. 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 operations in Kansas are subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific oil and gas conservation laws. Typical extraction methods in this region include vertical and horizontal drilling, with hydraulic fracturing commonly used to enhance production from tight formations. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to local and regional energy supply. Its location in Barber County places it within an area with a history of oil and gas development, supporting economic activity and employment. The environmental context involves managing produced water, air emissions from engines and flares, and potential impacts on local groundwater and surface water resources.

The facility is situated in the Great Plains region of Kansas, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities can affect local water resources through produced water management and potential spills. Air emissions from drilling and production equipment, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The site's proximity to the Medicine Lodge River watershed requires careful management to prevent contamination of surface waters.