Overview
Scout Energy - SLC B-12 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. It is currently operational and contributes to the region's oil production.
Scout Energy - SLC B-12 Station is an oil extraction facility situated in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil region. Kansas has a long history of oil production, with many small to medium-sized wells contributing to the state's energy output. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells, though horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing are also used in some formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and natural gas liquid extraction. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities in Kansas include groundwater protection, management of produced water, and air emissions from equipment such as pumps and compressors. The facility's location in Grant County, a rural area with agricultural land use, means that spill prevention and proper waste disposal are important for protecting local soil and water resources. The facility's operational status suggests it is actively contributing to the regional energy supply.
Environmental context
The facility is located in Grant County, Kansas, an area characterized by agricultural land and a semi-arid climate. Oil extraction activities in this region require careful management of produced water to prevent contamination of freshwater aquifers. Air emissions from pumps and compressors are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Spill prevention and response plans are essential to protect local soil and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
Scout Energy - SLC B-12 Station is located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.439100, -101.244000.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes.
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Kansas must comply with the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations from the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Key environmental concerns include groundwater protection from produced water, air emissions from equipment, and spill prevention to protect agricultural land and water resources.
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