Overview
Wilson B Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Johnson, Kansas, United States. It contributes to the region's petroleum production under federal and state regulatory oversight.
Wilson B Station is an oil extraction facility located in Johnson, Stanton County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the domestic oil production landscape of the region. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with wells typically targeting shallow to moderate-depth reservoirs in the Anadarko Basin and other formations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific drilling and production regulations. Typical extraction methods in the region include conventional vertical wells and enhanced oil recovery techniques. The environmental significance of Wilson B Station relates to its location in a semi-arid agricultural area. Oil extraction operations must manage produced water, brine disposal, and potential impacts on groundwater. The facility's proximity to the Ogallala Aquifer underscores the importance of proper well construction and spill prevention measures to protect water resources.
Environmental context
Wilson B Station is situated in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, an area underlain by the Ogallala Aquifer, a critical water source for irrigation and drinking. Oil extraction activities pose risks of brine spills and groundwater contamination if well integrity is compromised. The facility must comply with EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state regulations to mitigate environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Wilson B Station is located in Johnson, Stanton County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.518946, -101.553240.
Wilson B Station is an oil extraction facility, involved in the production of crude oil from underground reservoirs.
Wilson B Station is currently operational, actively engaged in oil extraction activities.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations enforced by the Kansas Corporation Commission, including well construction standards and spill prevention requirements.
Key environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from brine or hydrocarbon spills, air emissions from drilling and production operations, and land disturbance. Facilities must implement best management practices to mitigate these risks.
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