Scout Energy - Ulysses South B Station: Gas Pipeline Facility in Ulysses, Kansas

Scout Energy - Ulysses South B Station is a gas pipeline facility located in Ulysses, Grant County, Kansas, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 486210 for pipeline transportation of natural gas. As a midstream asset, it plays a role in the regional natural gas infrastructure network. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with DOT 49 CFR Part 192, which governs gas pipeline safety. This includes requirements for pipeline design, construction, testing, and maintenance, as well as cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion. The facility's location in the Kansas plains is typical for gas gathering and transmission infrastructure serving the oil and gas producing regions of the Midcontinent. The Ulysses South B Station contributes to the reliable transport of natural gas from production areas to downstream markets. Its operational status ensures continued support for local energy supply and the broader natural gas grid. The facility's presence in Grant County aligns with the region's historical role in oil and gas development.

The facility is situated in the semi-arid High Plains region of southwestern Kansas, an area with sparse population and agricultural land use. Proximity to waterways is limited, but the region is underlain by the Ogallala Aquifer, a critical groundwater resource. Pipeline infrastructure in this area must adhere to PHMSA regulations for spill prevention and cathodic protection to minimize environmental risks. The commodity transported is natural gas, which poses lower environmental risk compared to hazardous liquids.