SANDRIDGE - MILLER 3405 1-10H / MILLER 3405 2-3H STATION - Oil Extraction in Harper County, Kansas

SANDRIDGE - MILLER 3405 1-10H / MILLER 3405 2-3H STATION is an oil extraction facility situated in the NE/4 S10-T34S-R5W area of Harper County, Kansas. 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 NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the United States, oil extraction is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies like the Kansas Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling, with artificial lift techniques such as rod pumps or gas lift to maintain production. As an operational oil extraction site, this facility plays a role in the local energy supply chain. The extracted crude oil is typically transported via pipeline or truck to refineries for processing. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas means it operates within an agricultural landscape, with potential environmental considerations including groundwater protection and surface water management. Proper well casing and spill prevention measures are critical to minimize impacts on the surrounding environment.

The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, a region with a mix of agricultural land and oil fields. Oil extraction activities can pose risks to groundwater and surface water through potential spills or leaks of produced water and crude oil. The Kansas Corporation Commission regulates well construction and abandonment to protect freshwater aquifers. The facility's proximity to the Arkansas River watershed may require adherence to additional water quality standards under the Clean Water Act.