SANDRIDGE - RICHARD 3206 3-30H STATION: Oil Extraction Facility in Harper County, Kansas

SANDRIDGE - RICHARD 3206 3-30H STATION is an oil extraction facility situated in Harper County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil region. Kansas has a long history of oil production, with many small to medium-sized wells contributing to the state's output. 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 typically involves conventional vertical or horizontal drilling, with production often from the Mississippian and Pennsylvanian formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities in Kansas include groundwater protection, proper waste management, and spill prevention. The facility's location in a rural area of Harper County means it is subject to state and federal regulations aimed at minimizing environmental impact. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic energy supply while operating within established environmental compliance frameworks.

The facility is located in a rural area of Harper County, Kansas, where oil extraction activities are subject to regulations under the U.S. EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oversight by the Kansas Corporation Commission. The region's oil production involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, and air emissions from equipment. Spill prevention and response plans are required to mitigate these risks.