BARSTAD EAST Oil Extraction Facility, Mountrail County, North Dakota

BARSTAD EAST is an oil extraction facility located in Mountrail County, North Dakota, United States. The facility is operational and falls under the NAICS code 211120, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum. North Dakota is a significant oil-producing state, particularly from the Bakken shale formation, and facilities like BARSTAD EAST contribute to the region's oil output. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the North Dakota Industrial Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to access tight oil formations. The scale of such facilities can vary, but they are often part of larger field developments. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in North Dakota include water management, flaring of natural gas, and potential impacts on local ecosystems. The facility's location in Mountrail County places it in an area with active oil development, and its operations are subject to both federal and state environmental oversight to mitigate risks associated with oil extraction.

Oil extraction in North Dakota, particularly from the Bakken formation, involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which require significant water usage and can generate produced water. The region experiences cold winters, which can affect infrastructure and spill response. Local ecosystems include prairie grasslands and wetlands, and oil operations must manage risks of soil and water contamination. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize environmental impacts.