Overview
Sandridge - Lillian 3206 2-31H Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It contributes to regional crude oil production under federal and state regulations.
Sandridge - Lillian 3206 2-31H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude oil, supporting the domestic energy supply. Its location in the Mid-Continent oil region places it within a mature petroleum province with extensive infrastructure. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific drilling and production rules. Typical extraction methods in this region include horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which are common for accessing tight oil formations. As part of the U.S. oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to the nation's energy independence. The environmental context involves managing produced water, preventing spills, and minimizing surface disturbance. The facility's role in the local economy includes providing employment and supporting ancillary services in Harper County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Kansas, where oil extraction activities interact with agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. Key environmental considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from engines and flaring, and habitat fragmentation. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment ensures compliance with environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, United States, specifically in the SW/4-S31-T32S-R6W area near the city of LILIAN 3206 2-31H.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from subsurface reservoirs using drilling and production techniques common in the Mid-Continent region.
The facility is currently operational, actively engaged in oil extraction activities.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) for drilling and production, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for environmental compliance under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Oil extraction facilities in the U.S. vary widely in size, from small stripper wells producing a few barrels per day to large operations with hundreds of wells. The Sandridge - Lillian 3206 2-31H Station is likely a moderate-scale facility typical of the Mid-Continent region.
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