Scout Energy - Hickok C Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Ulysses, Kansas

Scout Energy - Hickok C Station is an oil extraction facility located 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 many small to medium-sized wells contributing to the state's output. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating it may handle both crude oil and natural gas liquids. In the United States, oil extraction is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies like the Kansas Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in Kansas include conventional vertical wells and enhanced oil recovery techniques. As part of the oil extraction sector, this facility contributes to the domestic energy supply. Its location in Grant County places it within the Hugoton Embayment, a prolific natural gas and oil area. The facility's operations support local employment and economic activity, while adhering to federal and state environmental regulations to minimize impacts on air and water resources.

The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities can pose risks of soil and groundwater contamination from spills or leaks of produced water and hydrocarbons. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment helps mitigate these risks through permitting and inspection requirements. The area's low population density reduces potential exposure, but groundwater resources in the Ogallala Aquifer are a concern for local communities.