Overview
UNIT PETROLEUM - LOUDENBACK 13-1H STATION is an operational oil extraction facility in Stafford County, Kansas. It contributes to the region's oil production under U.S. regulatory frameworks.
UNIT PETROLEUM - LOUDENBACK 13-1H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Stafford County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil production landscape, typical of the many small to medium-scale extraction sites in the region. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA standards for oil and gas extraction. Typical oil extraction in Kansas involves conventional vertical or horizontal wells, with production often tied to the Anadarko Basin. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate a focus on crude oil and associated liquids. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic energy supply. Its location in rural Kansas means it operates in an agricultural setting, with potential impacts on local land use and water resources. The facility's operational status ensures ongoing economic activity in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Stafford County, Kansas, a region with a mix of agricultural and oil extraction activities. Oil extraction in this area involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment. The U.S. EPA regulates these operations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, requiring permits and spill prevention plans. The local environment includes prairie ecosystems and farmland, where careful management of extraction activities is necessary to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Stafford County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.880900, -98.475200.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, typical of the region's oil industry.
The facility is currently operational, contributing to ongoing oil production in Kansas.
Oil extraction facilities in the U.S. are regulated under the EPA's Clean Air Act (including MACT standards for oil and gas), Clean Water Act, and state-level regulations. They must obtain permits for emissions and discharges, and implement spill prevention measures.
Oil extraction in Kansas includes both small and medium-scale operations, often with conventional wells. The state is part of the Anadarko Basin, with production focused on crude oil and associated natural gas.
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