Scout Energy - MTR-10 Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Stevens County, Kansas

Scout Energy - MTR-10 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Stevens County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional oil production landscape, situated in an area with a history of petroleum activity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and, increasingly, horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as crude petroleum extraction, suggesting a focus on oil production. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, the MTR-10 Station contributes to domestic energy supply. Its location in the Hugoton Embayment, a prolific natural gas and oil region, underscores its significance. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on local air and water resources.

The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities can pose risks to groundwater quality through potential spills or improper well casing. The region's shallow aquifers are a concern for contamination. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment helps mitigate these risks through permitting and inspection requirements.