Alpha 6-8 Florida 6-9 Oil Extraction Facility, Watford City, North Dakota

Alpha 6-8 Florida 6-9 is an operational oil extraction facility located at 2114 24th Ave SW, Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota, United States. The facility is situated in the Bakken Shale formation, a major oil-producing region that has driven significant extraction activity in the state. As an oil extraction site, it contributes to the broader crude petroleum and natural gas industry in the area. The facility operates under NAICS code 211120, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum from surface or subsurface sources. In the United States, oil extraction operations are subject to federal and state regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level rules from the North Dakota Industrial Commission. Typical extraction methods in the Bakken region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which require careful management of water resources and waste disposal. Alpha 6-8 Florida 6-9 plays a role in the local economy of Watford City and McKenzie County, supporting employment and energy production. The facility's location in a region with extensive oil infrastructure underscores its integration into the broader supply chain for crude oil. Environmental considerations include managing produced water, preventing spills, and minimizing air emissions, which are common challenges for oil extraction sites in North Dakota.

The facility is located in the Bakken Shale region, where oil extraction involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. This raises concerns about water usage, potential groundwater contamination, and induced seismicity. Air emissions from flaring and equipment contribute to local air quality issues. Spill risks from produced water and crude oil are managed through containment and monitoring practices required by state and federal regulations.