Scout Energy - Drumm Station Oil Extraction Facility, Ulysses, Kansas

Scout Energy - Drumm Station is an oil extraction facility situated in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil region. Kansas has a long history of oil production, with wells typically targeting the Mississippian and Arbuckle formations. 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 in Kansas is subject to the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, with permits required for emissions and water discharges. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. As an oil extraction facility, Drumm Station contributes to the domestic energy supply. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, which are managed through regulatory compliance. The facility's location in Grant County places it within an area with significant oil and gas activity, supporting local employment and economic development.

The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and agriculture as a primary land use. Oil extraction activities can affect local water resources through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Air emissions from engines and flaring may contribute to local air quality concerns. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and KDHE aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.