Tapstone Energy - Stuchal Trust 27-1 Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Kansas

Tapstone Energy - Stuchal Trust 27-1 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Harper County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil production landscape, serving the broader energy needs of the region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, which govern emissions and water discharges from oil extraction operations. The state of Kansas also has its own regulations for oil and gas activities, overseen by the Kansas Corporation Commission. As an oil extraction site, the facility's environmental significance includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources. The site is situated in a rural area, and its operations are subject to standard industry practices for spill prevention and waste management. The facility contributes to the domestic oil supply and supports local employment.

The facility is located in a rural area of Kansas, where oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and other pollutants. Water management is a key concern, as produced water from extraction must be handled to prevent contamination of groundwater. The site's operations are subject to EPA regulations and state-level oversight to mitigate these environmental risks.