Sandridge Lindsay 3319 1-21H/Thomas 3319 1-28H Sta. - Oil Extraction Facility in Comanche County, Kansas

Sandridge Lindsay 3319 1-21H/Thomas 3319 1-28H Sta. is an oil extraction facility located in Comanche County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude oil, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Its location in the Mid-Continent region places it within a mature oil-producing area with a long history of hydrocarbon development. 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 activities are subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific permitting for drilling and production. Typical operations involve drilling and well maintenance, with produced water management and spill prevention plans required. As part of the domestic oil supply chain, this facility contributes to the energy portfolio of the United States. Its operational status supports local employment and economic activity in Comanche County. The environmental context includes the Kansas prairie ecosystem, where oil extraction must balance with agricultural land use and groundwater protection.

The facility is situated in the Kansas prairie, an area characterized by mixed-grass prairie and agricultural land. Oil extraction activities here require careful management of produced water and potential spills to protect groundwater and surface water resources. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on the Ogallala Aquifer for irrigation underscore the importance of stringent environmental controls.