Overview
Sandridge - Turner 3406 3-7H Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It supports domestic crude oil production in the Mid-Continent region.
Sandridge - Turner 3406 3-7H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with production primarily from the Mississippian and Pennsylvanian formations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for crude oil and natural gas production, as well as state regulations for well construction and operation. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate it is involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in supplying crude oil to refineries and downstream markets. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as water management for produced water. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas means it operates in an agricultural landscape with relatively low population density.
Environmental context
Oil extraction facilities like Sandridge - Turner 3406 3-7H Station can affect local air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane, and water resources through produced water management. In Kansas, the regulatory framework includes EPA's NSPS and state-level oversight to mitigate these impacts. The facility's rural setting reduces direct exposure to dense populations but requires careful management of groundwater and surface water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, United States, specifically in the SW/4 S7-T34S-R6W area near the town of Turner.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from underground reservoirs, contributing to the domestic oil supply in the Mid-Continent region.
The facility is currently operational, actively engaged in oil extraction activities.
These facilities must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as NSPS for oil and gas production, as well as state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment regarding well construction, air emissions, and water management.
Key considerations include managing air emissions of VOCs and methane, handling produced water to prevent groundwater contamination, and minimizing surface disturbances in agricultural areas.
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