Overview
Scout Energy - Lewis 2-20 Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Grant County, Kansas. It supports regional crude oil production under U.S. EPA and state regulations.
Scout Energy - Lewis 2-20 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Grant County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude oil production, typical of the Mid-Continent oil province. Its NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Kansas state regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements, including spill prevention and control measures. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction sites common in the region. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities include groundwater protection, brine management, and surface disturbance. The Lewis 2-20 Station's location in a rural area of Grant County reduces proximity to dense populations, but standard operational controls are necessary to mitigate local environmental impacts.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction here involves potential risks to groundwater from brine and hydrocarbon spills, as well as surface soil contamination. The region's low rainfall reduces runoff risk, but proper well casing and spill containment are critical to protect the Ogallala Aquifer, a vital water source for irrigation and drinking.
Frequently asked questions
Scout Energy - Lewis 2-20 Station is located in Grant County, Kansas, United States, with coordinates 37.4077 N, -101.3710 W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules from the Kansas Corporation Commission for well permitting and spill prevention.
Key risks include groundwater contamination from brine and hydrocarbons, surface spills, and air emissions. Facilities must implement spill prevention plans and monitor for leaks to mitigate these impacts.
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