Scout Energy - Haag #1 #2 #3 Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Lakin, Kansas

Scout Energy - Haag #1 #2 #3 Station is an operational oil extraction facility located in Lakin, Kearny County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas production infrastructure in the region, contributing to domestic energy supply. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on both crude oil and natural gas liquids. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies such as the Kansas Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods include conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. The facility's location in western Kansas places it within the Hugoton Embayment, a major natural gas and oil-producing region. The area is characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. The station's operations contribute to local employment and energy production, while environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of western Kansas, where water resources are critical for both agriculture and oil extraction. Oil extraction activities can pose risks to groundwater quality through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Air emissions from engines, flares, and fugitive sources are regulated under the EPA's CAA. The region's low population density reduces some exposure risks, but the cumulative impact of multiple extraction sites requires ongoing monitoring.