Scout Energy Ulysses South Main Station (Air) - Oil Extraction Facility in Ulysses, Kansas

Scout Energy Ulysses South Main Station (Air) is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and situated in the Hugoton Gas Field, a major natural gas producing region. It is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), reflecting its role in hydrocarbon production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Oil extraction in Kansas typically involves conventional vertical wells and enhanced recovery techniques. The facility's air permit suggests it may include emissions controls for volatile organic compounds and other pollutants, consistent with EPA's New Source Performance Standards for oil and gas operations. As part of the U.S. oil and gas infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic energy production. Its location in the Hugoton field, one of the largest natural gas fields in North America, underscores its significance. The facility's operations support local employment and energy supply, while adhering to state and federal environmental regulations.

The facility is located in the High Plains region of Kansas, a semi-arid area with sensitive groundwater resources. Oil extraction activities can pose risks of soil and water contamination from spills or leaks of produced water and hydrocarbons. The facility's air emissions may contribute to local ozone formation, though Kansas generally has good air quality. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.