CHACO ENERGY CO / STAHLMAN 17 - Oil Extraction Facility near Arnett, Oklahoma

CHACO ENERGY CO / STAHLMAN 17 is an oil extraction facility located approximately 0.61 miles southeast of the intersection of E0550 Road and N1860 Road near Arnett, Oklahoma, in Ellis County. The facility is currently operational and is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating a focus on upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the United States regulatory framework, which includes oversight by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and wellhead infrastructure, with associated equipment for separation and initial processing of crude oil and natural gas. Located in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas producing region, this facility contributes to the local energy supply and economic activity. The surrounding area is primarily rural, with agricultural land use. The facility's environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, as well as water management for produced water. Regulatory compliance and best management practices are essential to mitigate these impacts.

The facility is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include air emissions from flaring and fugitive sources, potential groundwater contamination from well integrity issues, and surface water impacts from spills. The area's semi-arid climate and agricultural setting necessitate careful water management for produced water disposal and dust control. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission addresses these risks through permitting and inspection programs.