Overview
Scout Energy Ulysses North B Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Lakin, Kansas. It supports regional crude oil production under US EPA and state regulations.
Scout Energy Ulysses North B Station is an oil extraction facility located in Lakin, Kearny County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, operating under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and enhanced recovery methods, with production from the Hugoton Embayment and other formations. The facility's scale is consistent with regional operations that support the broader midstream and refining infrastructure. As part of the Ulysses North field, this station plays a role in maintaining domestic oil supply. Its location in southwestern Kansas places it in a region with established oil and gas infrastructure, contributing to local economic activity and energy security.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Kansas involves managing produced water, brine disposal, and potential risks of spills or leaks. The facility's location in a semi-arid agricultural area requires careful handling of chemicals and waste to protect groundwater and soil. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies ensures compliance with the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, including underground injection control for disposal wells.
Frequently asked questions
Scout Energy Ulysses North B Station is located in Lakin, Kearny County, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 37.951111, -101.349167.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, contributing to the regional energy supply.
The facility is currently operational, actively engaged in oil extraction activities.
Oil extraction in Kansas is regulated by the US EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Kansas Corporation Commission for well permitting and production oversight.
Key considerations include managing produced water through underground injection, preventing spills, and protecting groundwater and soil in agricultural areas.
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