Overview
Shawmar Oil & Gas - Unit #10 Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Chase County, Kansas, United States. It supports regional crude oil production under federal and state regulations.
Shawmar Oil & Gas - Unit #10 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Chase County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude oil production, a key component of the domestic energy supply. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with numerous wells and gathering stations supporting the industry. 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 activities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), with specific requirements for emissions controls and spill prevention. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, typical for multi-product sites. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities include potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as risks of soil and water contamination from spills. The facility's location in a rural county with agricultural land use necessitates careful management of these risks. Regular monitoring and compliance with state and federal regulations help mitigate environmental impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Chase County, Kansas, a rural area with mixed agricultural and grassland ecosystems. Oil extraction operations can affect local air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane, and pose spill risks to soil and groundwater. The region's relatively low population density reduces immediate human exposure, but nearby water resources and wildlife habitats require protective measures under the Clean Water Act and state regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Shawmar Oil & Gas - Unit #10 Station is located in Chase County, Kansas, United States, near coordinates 38.451768, -96.818691.
It is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, actively contributing to oil extraction in the region.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with the U.S. Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state regulations from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, including spill prevention and emissions controls.
Common risks include air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, potential soil and water contamination from spills, and impacts on local ecosystems. Regulatory frameworks like the CAA and CWA aim to mitigate these risks.
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