Breitburn Operating LP / Northeast Hardesty Unit - Oil Extraction Facility in Adams, Oklahoma

Breitburn Operating LP / Northeast Hardesty Unit is an oil extraction facility located in Adams, Texas County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and engaged in the extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. Its location in the Oklahoma Panhandle places it within a region known for oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction activities are subject to state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical technologies for oil extraction in this region include conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. The Northeast Hardesty Unit contributes to the local and national energy supply. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting the regional economy and energy infrastructure. The facility's environmental management involves compliance with spill prevention and waste disposal regulations to mitigate impacts on the surrounding environment.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of the Oklahoma Panhandle, where water resources are limited. Oil extraction activities can pose risks to groundwater and surface water through spills or improper waste disposal. The area's agricultural land use may be affected by potential contamination. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to minimize these risks through permits and monitoring.