Overview
Scout Energy - Ulysses West Main Station is an operational oil extraction facility in Ulysses, Kansas, United States. It supports regional crude oil production in the Hugoton Basin.
Scout Energy - Ulysses West Main Station is an oil extraction facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and serves as a central gathering point for crude oil production in the region, contributing to the broader oil infrastructure of the Hugoton Basin, a major natural gas and oil producing area. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas extraction and Kansas Corporation Commission rules for well operations. Typical oil extraction facilities in this region employ conventional pumping units and separation equipment to process crude oil before transport via pipeline or truck. As part of the domestic oil supply chain, this station plays a role in supporting energy independence and local economic activity. Its location in the Great Plains region involves considerations for water use and land disturbance, managed through state permitting and best management practices.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the High Plains region of Kansas, an area with semi-arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Oil extraction operations here must manage produced water and potential brine spills to protect groundwater and soil. The region's shallow aquifers are a key concern, and operators follow spill prevention and response plans under state and federal guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States, in the Hugoton Basin region.
It is an oil extraction facility that gathers and processes crude oil from nearby wells before transport to refineries or pipelines.
The facility is currently operational.
Facilities must comply with EPA's NSPS for oil and gas, Kansas Corporation Commission rules, and state environmental regulations for water and waste management.
Potential impacts include groundwater contamination from spills, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. Operators implement spill prevention and air quality controls to mitigate risks.
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