Overview
Scout Energy - Finney 4-02 Station (Air) is an operational oil extraction facility in Garden City, Kansas, United States. It supports regional crude oil production under federal and state regulations.
Scout Energy - Finney 4-02 Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude oil production, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with wells typically targeting the Mississippian and Arbuckle formations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC). Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to EPA's Clean Air Act regulations, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, as well as state-level rules for well permitting and waste management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and natural gas liquid extraction. As part of the oil extraction sector, this facility plays a role in supplying crude oil to refineries and downstream markets. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions, as well as water use and produced water management. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas means it operates within an agricultural landscape, requiring careful management of surface and groundwater resources.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Finney County, Kansas, a region with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities can affect local air quality through emissions of VOCs and methane, and water resources through produced water disposal. The facility must comply with EPA's NSPS for oil and gas operations and state regulations to minimize environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas, United States, at Section 28, Township 25S, Range 33W.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, contributing to the regional energy supply.
The facility is currently operational, as per available records.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act (including NSPS for oil and gas) and by the Kansas Corporation Commission for well permitting and waste management.
Key considerations include air emissions of VOCs and methane, water usage, and management of produced water to protect groundwater and surface water resources.
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