Overview
Unit Petroleum operates an oil extraction station in Overall 1-21H, Kansas. This facility is part of the region's oil infrastructure, contributing to domestic crude production.
Unit Petroleum - Overall 1-21H/Overall 2-21H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Reno County, Kansas, United States. The station is operational and serves as a point of crude oil production in the region. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with wells typically targeting formations like the Arbuckle or Mississippian. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas production and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission rules. Typical extraction methods in this area involve conventional vertical wells or horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, depending on the formation. As part of the domestic oil supply chain, this station contributes to local energy production and economic activity. Its location in rural Kansas minimizes direct population exposure, though groundwater protection and air quality management remain key operational considerations.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Kansas occurs in a semi-arid agricultural landscape, where groundwater resources are critical for irrigation and drinking. Spills or leaks from production sites can impact soil and water quality. The facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and control measures under the Clean Water Act and state regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Reno County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.8542, -98.4192.
It is an oil extraction station, part of the upstream oil and gas sector, involved in producing crude oil from underground reservoirs.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) for well permitting and production, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for air emissions, water discharges, and spill prevention under the Clean Water Act.
Kansas oil production is characterized by numerous small to medium-sized wells, with many stripper wells producing less than 10 barrels per day. The state's total production is modest compared to major oil-producing states.
Potential environmental impacts include groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. Operators must implement best management practices to minimize these risks.
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