Sandridge - VC 1-23H Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Coldwater, Kansas

Sandridge - VC 1-23H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Coldwater, Comanche County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is situated in SEC 23, T31S, R20W, within the southern Great Plains region. As an oil extraction site, 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) regulations. Typical operations involve drilling and production of crude oil and natural gas, with associated equipment such as pumps, separators, and storage tanks. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in Kansas, which includes both conventional and unconventional extraction methods. The environmental context of this facility includes its location in a rural agricultural area, with potential impacts on local air quality, water resources, and land use. Operations are subject to EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas production, as well as state regulations for spill prevention and waste management. The facility's role in the local energy supply chain contributes to regional energy security and economic activity.

The facility is located in a rural area of southern Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. Oil extraction activities here can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, and water resources through potential spills or improper waste disposal. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and KDHE aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and inspections.