Overview
Scout Energy - Shell Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Shell, Kansas, United States. It operates under US EPA and state regulations for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Scout Energy - Shell Station is an oil extraction facility located in Shell, Kearny County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Its location in the midwestern United States places it within a region known for conventional oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction activities are subject to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), including spill prevention and control measures. The facility's scale is typical of small to medium extraction sites in the region, with standard drilling and wellhead infrastructure. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Kansas include groundwater protection and land use impacts. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, contributing to local energy supply and economic activity. Its location in a rural area minimizes direct urban exposure but requires adherence to state-specific environmental compliance programs.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Kansas involves potential risks to groundwater and soil from drilling fluids and produced water. The facility's location in Kearny County, part of the High Plains aquifer system, necessitates careful management of water resources. Spill prevention and secondary containment are critical to protect local ecosystems and agricultural land. The facility's compliance with EPA and state regulations helps mitigate these environmental impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Scout Energy - Shell Station is located in Shell, Kearny County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.8769, -101.4040.
Scout Energy - Shell Station is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active extraction of oil and gas resources.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and spill prevention programs, as well as state-level requirements from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Environmental risks include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, soil pollution, and air emissions. Facilities must implement spill prevention and control measures to mitigate these risks.
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