Scout Energy - SLC B-40 Station: Oil Extraction Facility in Grant County, Kansas

Scout Energy - SLC B-40 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Grant County, Kansas, within the United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, situated in the Hugoton Embayment, a prolific natural gas and oil province. The site is identified by NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in both crude oil and natural gas liquids recovery. As an oil extraction facility in Kansas, it operates under state and federal regulations, including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, with oversight from the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency. Typical extraction methods in this region involve vertical and horizontal drilling, with artificial lift systems such as rod pumps to maintain production. The facility's scale is consistent with small to mid-sized operations common in the Mid-Continent oil province. The facility's environmental context includes the semi-arid climate of southwestern Kansas, with potential impacts on local water resources and air quality. Operators are required to manage produced water, control emissions from tanks and equipment, and implement spill prevention measures. The site's location in a rural agricultural area necessitates careful management of surface disturbances and brine disposal to protect soil and groundwater.

The facility is located in the semi-arid High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, underlain by the Ogallala Aquifer, a critical water source for agriculture. Oil extraction activities involve produced water management and potential brine spills, which could impact groundwater quality. Air emissions from engines, tanks, and flares are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The region's low precipitation and flat terrain reduce runoff risks but increase reliance on groundwater monitoring.