BAXENDALE CTB Oil Extraction Facility, Bray, Oklahoma | United States

BAXENDALE CTB is an operational oil extraction facility located near Bray, Oklahoma, in Stephens County, United States. The facility is situated approximately 1.15 miles northeast of the intersection of N3040 and OK29, with coordinates 34.651010, -97.568610. As part of the oil extraction sector, it contributes to the region's petroleum production. The facility operates under NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical operations involve drilling and pumping crude oil from underground reservoirs, with associated infrastructure for separation and storage. Located in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil-producing region, BAXENDALE CTB plays a role in the local energy supply chain. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting regional employment and energy needs. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management, governed by state and federal regulations.

The facility is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.