Scout Energy - Haskell Co. #2 Station | Oil Extraction Facility in Sublette, Kansas

Scout Energy - Haskell Co. #2 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Sublette, Haskell County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and engages in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. It is situated in the Hugoton Gas Field region, a major natural gas producing area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and, increasingly, horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility's scale is likely small to medium, given the regional context. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities include potential impacts on local groundwater, air emissions from engines and flares, and land disturbance. The facility's location in a rural agricultural area means that water resources and soil conservation are important. The facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply, supporting the broader US oil and gas infrastructure.

The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction operations can affect local water resources through potential contamination from spills or improper disposal of produced water. Air emissions from engines, compressors, and flaring contribute to local air quality concerns. The region is also part of the Ogallala Aquifer system, making groundwater protection a critical environmental consideration.