Overview
SANDRIDGE - KRUG 1725 1-35H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Ness County, Kansas, United States. It is currently operational and contributes to the region's oil production.
SANDRIDGE - KRUG 1725 1-35H STATION is an oil extraction facility situated in Ness County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil region known for its historical significance in U.S. oil production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state regulations in Kansas. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional vertical or horizontal wells, with production focused on crude oil and associated gas. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both oil and gas extraction. As an oil extraction site, the facility's environmental significance includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality. Kansas has a long history of oil production, and facilities like this one are subject to state and federal oversight to minimize environmental risks. The facility's location in a rural area of Ness County suggests a relatively low population density, which may reduce some community exposure risks.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Ness County, Kansas, a region with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities can pose risks to groundwater quality through potential spills or leaks of produced water and hydrocarbons. The area's low population density reduces immediate human exposure, but the facility must comply with EPA regulations for spill prevention and air emissions. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment also oversees state-level environmental permits.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Ness County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates approximately 38.5231° N, -100.0600° W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, including spill prevention and air emission controls.
Oil extraction in Ness County is part of the Mid-Continent oil region, with wells typically producing modest volumes compared to major U.S. basins like the Permian. Facilities are often small to medium in scale.
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