Overview
CAPRON SWD 1 15 is an operational oil extraction facility located near Capron, Oklahoma, United States. It supports regional crude oil production through saltwater disposal operations.
CAPRON SWD 1 15 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 0.47 miles northwest of the intersection of Oklahoma State Highway 11 and County Road 490 in Woods County, near Capron, Oklahoma. The facility is currently operational and serves as a saltwater disposal (SWD) well, a critical component in oil production that manages produced water from nearby wells. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversee oil and gas extraction activities. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. Typical SWD facilities inject produced water into deep geological formations to maintain reservoir pressure and manage wastewater. As part of the oil extraction infrastructure in Oklahoma, CAPRON SWD 1 15 contributes to the state's significant crude oil production. The facility's location in a rural area with active oil fields underscores its importance in supporting local energy operations and managing environmental impacts associated with produced water disposal.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a region with active oil extraction, where saltwater disposal is essential for managing produced water. The primary environmental consideration is the potential for groundwater contamination if injection wells are not properly constructed or maintained. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies ensures compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act's Underground Injection Control program, which governs SWD operations to protect freshwater aquifers.
Frequently asked questions
CAPRON SWD 1 15 is located approximately 0.47 miles northwest of the intersection of Oklahoma State Highway 11 and County Road 490, near Capron, Oklahoma, in Woods County.
CAPRON SWD 1 15 is a saltwater disposal (SWD) facility used in oil extraction to inject produced water into deep geological formations, managing wastewater and maintaining reservoir pressure.
The facility operates under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Underground Injection Control program and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which regulate injection wells to protect groundwater.
The primary risk is potential groundwater contamination from improperly constructed or maintained injection wells. Regulatory oversight ensures compliance with safety standards to mitigate this risk.
Oklahoma is a major oil-producing state, and SWD facilities like CAPRON SWD 1 15 are essential for managing produced water, supporting continued extraction and reducing surface water disposal impacts.
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