Overview
UNIT PETROLEUM - GLEN 19-1H STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Reno County, Kansas. It supports regional crude oil production as part of the United States' upstream oil infrastructure.
UNIT PETROLEUM - GLEN 19-1H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Reno County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude oil production, serving as part of the broader upstream oil infrastructure in the Mid-Continent oil province. 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 oil extraction operations in Kansas involve conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling techniques, with production often from the Mississippian and Arbuckle formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. As an oil extraction site, the facility plays a role in local energy supply and economic activity. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection, brine management, and potential impacts on local ecosystems. The facility's location in a rural agricultural area underscores the importance of responsible operational practices to minimize environmental footprint.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Reno County, Kansas, an area characterized by agricultural land and the Arkansas River basin. Oil extraction operations in this region involve potential risks such as groundwater contamination from brine or hydrocarbon spills, and surface disturbances from well pads and access roads. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and KDHE requires adherence to spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) plans, as well as proper disposal of produced water. The local environmental context emphasizes the need for careful management of extraction byproducts to protect water resources and soil quality.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Reno County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.762300, -98.448800.
It is an oil extraction facility, part of the upstream oil infrastructure, focused on crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with U.S. EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regarding drilling, production, and waste management.
Common concerns include groundwater protection from brine and hydrocarbon spills, proper disposal of produced water, and minimizing surface disturbance. Facilities must implement spill prevention and control measures.
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