Overview
The Sandridge - Murphy 3119 2-7H/Brothers 1-6H Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. It supports regional crude oil production.
The Sandridge - Murphy 3119 2-7H/Brothers 1-6H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production activities, with NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations). In the United States, oil extraction facilities like this one operate under federal and state regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oil and gas conservation laws. The facility's location in Kansas places it within the Mid-Continent oil province, known for conventional and unconventional oil production. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. Operators are required to implement best management practices for spill prevention and waste management. The facility's role in the local energy supply chain supports economic activity in Comanche County.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Kansas, where oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and greenhouse gases. Water management is critical, as produced water from extraction must be properly handled to prevent contamination of groundwater. The region's semi-arid climate and agricultural land use require careful environmental stewardship.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Comanche County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.364700, -99.432300.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from wells in the area.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with the Kansas Corporation Commission's oil and gas conservation regulations, as well as federal EPA standards under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Environmental considerations include managing air emissions, preventing spills, and properly disposing of produced water to protect groundwater and surface water resources.
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