Overview
Sandridge - Lillian 3206 1-31H Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It is part of the extensive oil infrastructure in the Mid-Continent region.
Sandridge - Lillian 3206 1-31H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with many small to medium-sized wells tapping into the Anadarko Basin and other formations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, with specific requirements for emissions controls and produced water management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Kansas include groundwater protection, as many wells are in agricultural areas. The facility's location in Harper County means it is part of a landscape with mixed agricultural and industrial use. Proper well integrity and spill prevention are critical to minimize impacts on soil and water resources.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Harper County, Kansas, where agriculture is the primary land use. Oil extraction activities must manage risks of groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for irrigation make spill prevention and proper well construction essential. Regulatory oversight by the Kansas Corporation Commission and EPA helps ensure environmental safeguards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, United States, near the community of Lillian. Its address is SE/4-S31-T32S-R6W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) for well spacing and conservation, and by the EPA for environmental compliance under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Key concerns include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, soil contamination from spills, and air emissions from equipment. Proper well construction and spill prevention are critical.
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