Overview
Scout Energy - SLC A-61 Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Kansas, United States. It operates in the oil extraction sector with a focus on crude petroleum and natural gas production.
Scout Energy - SLC A-61 Station (Air) is an operational oil extraction facility situated in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas extraction industry, which in Kansas is characterized by moderate-scale operations primarily targeting the Anadarko Basin and Hugoton Embayment. The plant's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and natural gas liquid extraction, respectively. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) regulations. Oil extraction in Kansas is subject to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and state-specific oil and gas conservation laws. Typical technology for such facilities includes wellhead separators, storage tanks, and associated gas processing equipment. The region's oil extraction often involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. As an oil extraction facility, Scout Energy - SLC A-61 Station (Air) contributes to the local economy and energy supply. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, which supports regional employment and tax revenue. The facility's location in a rural area of Kansas minimizes direct population exposure, but potential environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air emissions from flaring or venting, and land use impacts. The facility's role in the supply chain is to extract crude oil and natural gas for further refining and distribution.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction in this region can impact local water resources through potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids or produced water. Air emissions from equipment and flaring may contribute to local air quality concerns, though Kansas has relatively low population density. The facility's proximity to agricultural land necessitates careful management of surface disturbances and spill prevention to protect soil and crops.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.516600 N, -101.145000 W.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111, 211120, and 211130.
The facility is currently operational, indicating active extraction and production activities.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) for state-specific requirements, including spill prevention and groundwater protection.
Common concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance. Facilities must comply with spill prevention and waste management regulations.
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