Overview
The Sandridge Turner 3406 5-7H/Turner 3406 6-7H Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It supports regional crude oil production under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The Sandridge Turner 3406 5-7H/Turner 3406 6-7H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, United States. It operates within the U.S. oil and gas extraction sector, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). The facility is situated in the southern part of Kansas, a region known for its oil and gas production from the Anadarko Basin and the Mid-Continent oil province. As an oil extraction site, the facility employs typical technologies for the region, including horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil-bearing formations. The U.S. regulatory framework for oil extraction includes the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulations under the Clean Air Act (e.g., New Source Performance Standards for oil and gas) and the Clean Water Act for produced water management. State-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission also govern drilling and production practices. The facility contributes to the local and national energy supply, with crude oil transported via pipelines or trucks to refineries. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting economic activity in Harper County. Environmental considerations include managing produced water, minimizing methane emissions, and preventing spills, all subject to federal and state oversight.
Environmental context
The facility operates in a semi-arid region of Kansas, where oil extraction activities can impact local water resources and air quality. Produced water management and potential spills are key environmental concerns, regulated under the Clean Water Act and state rules. The site's location in a rural area reduces immediate population exposure but requires careful monitoring of groundwater and soil contamination risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Harper County, Kansas, United States, at SW 1/4 S7-T34S-R6W, near the town of Turner.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids from underground reservoirs using drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques.
The facility is currently operational, actively producing oil and gas.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission for drilling and production, and by the U.S. EPA for air emissions (Clean Air Act) and water discharges (Clean Water Act).
Key concerns include groundwater contamination from produced water, methane emissions, and surface spills. Operators must comply with state and federal rules to mitigate these risks.
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