Scout Energy - Ratzlaff C Station Oil Extraction Facility, Kansas

Scout Energy - Ratzlaff C Station is an oil extraction facility situated in Kearny County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in the local oil production sector. Kansas has a long history of oil extraction, with production primarily focused on the central and western parts of the state. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and increasingly horizontal drilling techniques. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in the region, Scout Energy - Ratzlaff C Station contributes to the energy supply chain. The facility's operations are subject to environmental oversight to manage potential impacts on local air and water resources. Its location in western Kansas places it within an area with significant agricultural activity, requiring careful management of land use and water resources.

The facility is situated in an agricultural region of western Kansas, where water resources are critical for both farming and oil extraction. Oil extraction activities can pose risks to groundwater quality through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. The area's semi-arid climate means that any contamination could have long-lasting effects on local ecosystems and agriculture. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.