Overview
UNIT PETROLEUM - STROBER 24-1H STATION is an oil extraction facility located in Reno County, Kansas, United States. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
UNIT PETROLEUM - STROBER 24-1H STATION is an operational oil extraction facility situated in Strober 24 #1H, Reno County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas extraction sector, focusing on the production of crude petroleum and natural gas. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies such as the Kansas Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in Kansas involve conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, given the region's geological formations. The Strober 24-1H Station contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity in Reno County. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting the regional oil and gas infrastructure. The facility's location in the central United States places it within a network of pipelines and refineries that process crude oil for domestic consumption.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Kansas, where oil extraction activities can impact local groundwater and air quality. The use of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling may involve risks such as groundwater contamination from chemical additives and methane emissions. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements. The facility's proximity to agricultural land necessitates careful management of produced water and drilling waste to prevent soil and water pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Strober 24 #1H, Reno County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 37.855700 N, -98.369900 W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active oil and gas production.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission and the EPA, under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific rules for drilling and waste management.
Risks include groundwater contamination from fracturing fluids, air emissions of volatile organic compounds, and surface spills of produced water. Regulatory frameworks aim to minimize these impacts through permits and monitoring.
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