Overview
Unit Petroleum - Weller 31-1H Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Reno County, Kansas. It contributes to the region's petroleum production under US regulatory frameworks.
Unit Petroleum - Weller 31-1H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Reno County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Its location in the Mid-Continent oil province places it within a mature producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical and horizontal wells, with production from formations such as the Mississippian and Arbuckle. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized operations common in the region. As part of the domestic oil supply chain, this station contributes to local energy production and economic activity. Its operational status ensures continued extraction, supporting downstream refining and distribution networks. The facility's environmental footprint is managed through state and federal permitting requirements.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Great Plains region, characterized by agricultural land and a semi-arid climate. Oil extraction activities can impact local water resources and soil quality. Spill risks and brine disposal are key environmental concerns, managed through Kansas Corporation Commission regulations and EPA underground injection control programs.
Frequently asked questions
Unit Petroleum - Weller 31-1H Station is located in Reno County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.853100, -98.469200.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, actively engaged in oil extraction activities.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas are regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission and the US Environmental Protection Agency, including rules for drilling, production, and waste management under the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act.
Common concerns include groundwater contamination from brine disposal, surface spills, and air emissions. Facilities must comply with state and federal permits to mitigate these risks.
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