UNIT PETROLEUM - HAPPY HOLLOW 18-1H/HAPPY HOLLOW 7-2H STA Oil Extraction Facility, Kansas

UNIT PETROLEUM - HAPPY HOLLOW 18-1H/HAPPY HOLLOW 7-2H STA is an oil extraction facility located in Happy Hollow, Reno 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), indicating its role in both oil and gas production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. Kansas oil extraction activities are subject to state-level oversight by the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. As part of the oil extraction sector in Kansas, this facility contributes to the state's energy production. The region's oil infrastructure supports local and national energy needs, with typical operations involving drilling, extraction, and initial processing. The facility's location in Reno County places it within a historically productive oil area, contributing to the economic activity of the region.

Oil extraction facilities in Kansas, such as this one, operate in a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial land use. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and surface water from drilling and production activities. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies addresses spill prevention, waste management, and air emissions. The facility's proximity to agricultural areas necessitates careful management of produced water and drilling fluids to protect soil and water resources.