Overview
Scout Energy - Ball (aka Harder) Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Ulysses, Kansas, United States. It supports regional crude oil production under federal and state regulations.
Scout Energy - Ball (aka Harder) Station is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with wells typically producing from formations like the Mississippian and Arbuckle. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). Oil extraction sites in Kansas are subject to EPA's Clean Air Act regulations for volatile organic compound emissions and state-level rules for well construction and water management. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both oil and associated gas liquids. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility plays a role in domestic energy supply. Kansas oil production supports local economies and contributes to the nation's energy independence. The facility's location in the Great Plains region involves considerations for water use and land management, typical for oil extraction in semi-arid environments.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Great Plains of southwestern Kansas, a semi-arid region with low annual precipitation. Oil extraction activities here involve potential risks of soil and groundwater contamination from spills or leaks of produced water and hydrocarbons. The region's agricultural land use requires careful management to avoid conflicts. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and KCC addresses air emissions, water protection, and waste disposal.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.466000, -101.462000.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is owned by Scout Energy.
Facilities must comply with U.S. EPA Clean Air Act regulations, including Refinery MACT standards for emissions, and state regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission for well operations and water management.
Potential impacts include soil and water contamination from spills, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and land disturbance. Regulations aim to minimize these through permits and best practices.
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