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

Scout Energy - Hickok F Station is an oil extraction facility situated in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is currently operational and contributes to the region's oil production activities. As part of the oil extraction sector, it plays a role in the upstream segment of the petroleum industry. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating involvement in both crude oil and natural gas production. 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 (CWA), as well as state-level agencies such as the Kansas Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in Kansas include conventional vertical wells and enhanced oil recovery techniques. The facility's location in southwestern Kansas places it within the Hugoton Embayment, a prolific oil and gas region. The area is characterized by agricultural land use and a semi-arid climate. The facility's operations contribute to local employment and energy supply, while also requiring adherence to environmental regulations to minimize impacts on air quality and water resources.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of southwestern Kansas, where water scarcity is a key environmental concern. Oil extraction activities can impact local water resources through potential groundwater contamination and high water usage for enhanced recovery. Air emissions from engines and flaring may affect local air quality. The region's agricultural character means that land disturbance from well pads and access roads can affect soil and habitat. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring.