Scout Energy - MTR 51 Station Oil Extraction Facility in Grant County, Kansas

Scout Energy - MTR 51 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 oil production, situated in the Hugoton Embayment area of the Anadarko Basin, a historically significant oil and gas province. 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 enhanced recovery techniques. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operations. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility plays a role in maintaining domestic energy supply. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and sparse population, with oil extraction being a key economic activity in Grant County. The facility's operations are subject to federal and state environmental regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air and water resources.

Oil extraction facilities in Kansas operate in a semi-arid climate with low population density. The primary environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from produced water and brine, air emissions from engines and flaring, and surface disturbance from well pads and access roads. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Kansas Department of Health and Environment addresses these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.