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Induced seismicity in Kansas: Events and responses

Published:2023-05-31 Issue: Volume: Page:27-35
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Container-title:Recent Seismicity in the Southern Midcontinent, USA: Scientific, Regulatory, and Industry Responses
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Author:

Buchanan Rex C.¹,Hoffman Ryan²,Cochran Mike³

Affiliation:

1. Kansas Geological Survey (emeritus), 1930 Constant Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66047, USA

2. Conservation Division, Kansas Corporation Commission, 266 N. Main Street, Suite 220, Wichita, Kansas 67202, USA

3. Geology Section, Kansas Department of Health and Environment (retired), 1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 420, Topeka, Kansas 66612, USA

Abstract

ABSTRACT In September 2013, seismicity suddenly increased in south-central Kansas. That increase was eventually traced to wastewater injection associated with oil exploration and production, including a new wave of horizontal drilling. In response to the seismicity, the state government of Kansas formed a task force composed of representatives of two regulatory agencies and the Kansas Geological Survey, a nonregulatory division of the University of Kansas. That task force developed a seismic action plan that guided regulatory response, which resulted in the staged reduction of permitted volumes of wastewater injection. Seismicity declined shortly after, partly as a response to mandated volume reductions and partly because lower oil prices led to less exploration and production. The Kansas state government response to induced seismicity provides lessons for mitigating natural resource hazards while allowing industry operation.

Publisher

Geological Society of America

Link

https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/books/edited-volume/chapter-pdf/5939933/spe559-03.pdf

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