SANDRIDGE - JOSEPH 3405 1-1H/JOSEPH 3405 2-H STATION - Oil Extraction Facility in Harper County, Kansas

SANDRIDGE - JOSEPH 3405 1-1H/JOSEPH 3405 2-H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Mid-Continent oil province, a region with a long history of petroleum production. The site is identified by NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both crude oil and natural gas liquids recovery. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) oversight. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves vertical or horizontal wells targeting formations such as the Mississippian Lime or Arbuckle Group. The site likely employs standard extraction techniques including pumping units and separation equipment. Environmental considerations for this facility include groundwater protection through well casing and cementing, as well as management of produced water and brine. The site's location in a rural agricultural area necessitates compliance with state spill prevention and waste management regulations. As part of the broader U.S. oil infrastructure, this station contributes to domestic energy supply while adhering to federal and state environmental standards.

The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, an area with a mix of agricultural land and oil fields. The local environmental context includes potential risks to groundwater from brine and hydrocarbon spills, as well as air emissions from engines and flaring. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and KCC addresses these through permitting, inspection, and enforcement of spill prevention and waste management rules.