Sandridge - Sutton 1825 3-3H Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Ness County, Kansas

Sandridge - Sutton 1825 3-3H Station is an operational oil extraction facility located in the NW/4 S3-T18S-R25W area of Ness County, Kansas. The facility is situated in the Sutton 1825 3-3H field and is part of the broader oil production infrastructure in the region. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with wells typically targeting the Mississippian and Arbuckle formations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. As an oil extraction site, it is subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, which regulate emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate it engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Kansas include groundwater protection, as the state overlies the High Plains Aquifer. Operators must comply with state regulations for well construction and spill prevention. The facility's location in a rural area reduces immediate population exposure, but proper management of produced water and brine is essential to prevent soil and water contamination.

Oil extraction in Kansas involves risks such as groundwater contamination from brine and produced water, as well as air emissions from flaring and equipment. The facility's location over the High Plains Aquifer necessitates careful well integrity management. Spill prevention and response plans are critical to protect local water resources and ecosystems.