SCOUT ENERGY - SLC A-57 STATION Oil Extraction Facility in Grant County, Kansas

SCOUT ENERGY - SLC A-57 STATION is an operational oil extraction facility situated in Grant County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is located at S26-T29S-R35W, near the city of SLC A-57, and operates in the prolific oil-producing region of the Mid-Continent oil province. Its primary activity involves the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as classified under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve vertical or horizontal drilling, with production often associated with the Hugoton Embayment or the Anadarko Basin. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction sites common in Kansas. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic energy production and local economic activity. Its environmental significance includes potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, managed through regulatory compliance and best practices in well construction and emissions control. The facility's location in a rural area with low population density reduces some community exposure risks.

The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction operations here can affect local water resources, particularly the Ogallala Aquifer, through potential spills or improper well management. Air emissions from engines, flares, and fugitive sources are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas. The region's flat terrain and wind patterns can influence dispersion of pollutants. Spill risk is managed through secondary containment and spill prevention plans required by state and federal regulations.