SANDRIDGE - SARAH 1-34H STATION Oil Extraction Facility in Comanche County, Kansas

SANDRIDGE - SARAH 1-34H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the southern part of Kansas, an area known for oil and gas production within the Mid-Continent region. The plant's coordinates are 37.134500, -99.160800. 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 facilities are 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 horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil from tight formations. This facility contributes to the local and regional oil supply, supporting the broader energy infrastructure of the United States. Its location in Kansas places it within a network of pipelines and refineries that process crude oil for domestic consumption. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing production, which is significant for the local economy and energy security.

Oil extraction facilities in Kansas operate in a semi-arid climate with low population density, reducing some immediate exposure risks. However, the use of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling can impact groundwater resources and surface water quality. Spills of produced water or crude oil pose risks to soil and aquatic ecosystems. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.