Overview
Scout Energy - Coffey Station is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Kansas, United States. It operates within the Grant County area, supporting regional crude oil production.
Scout Energy - Coffey Station is an operational oil extraction facility situated in Ulysses, Kansas, United States. The facility is located in Grant County, a region known for its oil and gas activity within the Hugoton Embayment. As part of the oil extraction sector, it contributes to the upstream segment of the petroleum industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations. Oil extraction activities in Kansas are subject to the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, with specific requirements for emissions control and produced water management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. Scout Energy - Coffey Station plays a role in the local energy supply chain, extracting crude oil that is transported to refineries for processing. The facility's location in the Mid-Continent oil region positions it within a network of wells and gathering systems that support regional energy production. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to Kansas's oil output.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction operations can impact local water resources through produced water management and potential spills. The facility must comply with EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state regulations for brine disposal. Air emissions from engines and fugitive sources are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The region's shallow groundwater aquifers require careful monitoring to prevent contamination.
Frequently asked questions
Scout Energy - Coffey Station is located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from wells in the Hugoton Embayment area.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with federal EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and SPCC rules, as well as state regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission and KDHE.
Oil extraction can affect water resources through produced water disposal and potential spills, and air quality through emissions. Facilities must implement monitoring and mitigation measures to protect the environment.
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