Overview
SHAWMAR OIL & GAS - KOEGEBOEHN STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Chase County, Kansas, United States. It contributes to the region's oil production under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
SHAWMAR OIL & GAS - KOEGEBOEHN STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Koegeboehn, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil production landscape, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). Its location in Chase County places it within the Mid-Continent oil region, which has a long history of petroleum production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to EPA's Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, as well as state-specific permitting for drilling and production. The facility's scale is typical of small to medium-sized extraction sites in the region, focusing on crude oil and natural gas liquids. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities include potential impacts on local water resources, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas suggests proximity to agricultural land and natural habitats. Operational practices such as spill prevention, well integrity management, and emissions controls are critical to minimizing environmental footprint. The facility's role in the local energy supply chain supports regional economic activity.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Chase County, Kansas, characterized by agricultural land and grasslands. Oil extraction activities can affect local water quality through potential spills or leaks, and air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater for agriculture heighten the importance of proper well construction and spill containment measures. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and inspection programs.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Koegeboehn, Chase County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 38.408145, -96.800075.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas liquids, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Key regulations include New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and state-level drilling permits.
Environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and land disturbance. Proper well integrity, spill prevention, and emissions controls are essential to mitigate these impacts.
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