Overview
Sandridge - Teal 1-27H Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Coldwater, Kansas. It supports regional crude oil production under US EPA and state regulations.
Sandridge - Teal 1-27H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Comanche County, near Coldwater, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude oil production, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120 for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling techniques, with production from formations such as the Mississippian and Arbuckle. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized operations common in the Midcontinent region. As part of the domestic oil supply chain, Sandridge - Teal 1-27H Station supports local energy production and economic activity in Comanche County. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to regional crude output, with environmental oversight from state and federal agencies to manage drilling and production impacts.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Kansas involves potential risks to groundwater and surface water from drilling fluids, produced water, and spills. The facility's location in a rural area reduces population exposure but requires adherence to EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state well construction standards. Local ecosystems include mixed-grass prairie and agricultural lands, where proper waste management and well integrity are critical to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Sandridge - Teal 1-27H Station is located in Comanche County, near Coldwater, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.307800 N, -99.474500 W.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, classified under NAICS 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Facilities must comply with US EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Kansas Corporation Commission regarding well construction and waste management.
Key considerations include groundwater protection from drilling fluids and produced water, spill prevention, and proper disposal of waste to protect prairie and agricultural ecosystems.
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