Overview
Sandridge - Sarah 3317 2-34H/Carlisle 3317 2-27H Station is an oil extraction facility in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. It is operational and contributes to the region's oil production.
Sandridge - Sarah 3317 2-34H/Carlisle 3317 2-27H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Comanche County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling techniques, with production from formations such as the Mississippian Lime. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As an oil extraction site, the facility contributes to the energy supply in the region. Its operational status ensures continued production, supporting local employment and economic activity. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, which are managed through state and federal regulations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Comanche County, Kansas, where oil extraction activities can affect local ecosystems. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Comanche County, Kansas, United States, at NW/4 S34-T33S-R17W.
It is an oil extraction facility, specifically a well station involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Typical considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions management, and proper waste disposal, all subject to state and federal regulations.
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