CHAROLAIS SOUTH FEDERAL 3-5 CTB, BRANGUS 2-14 CTB - Oil Extraction Facility in Watford City, North Dakota

CHAROLAIS SOUTH FEDERAL 3-5 CTB, BRANGUS 2-14 CTB is an oil extraction facility located at 2114 24th Ave SW, Watford City, McKenzie County, North Dakota. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the Bakken shale formation, one of the largest oil fields in the United States. The facility operates under the NAICS code 211120, which covers crude petroleum extraction. In the United States, oil extraction is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level regulations from the North Dakota Industrial Commission. The Bakken region has seen significant development due to horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing technologies. The facility's location in McKenzie County places it in a region with extensive oil infrastructure, including pipelines and processing plants. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, which are managed through regulatory permits and best practices in the industry.

The facility is situated in the Bakken shale region, where oil extraction activities can affect local ecosystems through land disturbance, water usage, and potential spills. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater resources make water management a key environmental consideration.