Scout Energy - Johnson Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Johnson, Kansas

Scout Energy - Johnson Station is an oil extraction facility located in Johnson, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Mid-Continent oil province known for conventional oil and gas extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and enhanced oil recovery techniques. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as support activities. As part of the Kansas oil industry, Johnson Station contributes to local energy supply and economic activity. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, with oversight on emissions and produced water management. Its location in a rural area minimizes direct population exposure but requires careful management of local environmental impacts.

The facility is situated in the High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, a semi-arid area with agriculture as the primary land use. Oil extraction here involves potential risks of groundwater contamination from produced water and spills, as well as air emissions from drilling and pumping operations. The region's shallow aquifers are a concern for water quality, and regulatory compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and EPA's underground injection control program is critical.