Overview
Chesapeake Operating LLC / Biltmore 1 21 Station is an oil extraction facility in Alva, Oklahoma, United States. It is operational and contributes to the region's oil production.
Chesapeake Operating LLC / Biltmore 1 21 Station is an oil extraction facility located in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry, which is part of the broader U.S. oil extraction sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with facilities varying in size and output. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. The Biltmore 1 21 Station is situated in a rural area of northwestern Oklahoma, a region with a history of oil and gas development. The facility's operations contribute to the local economy and energy supply, while adhering to state and federal environmental regulations designed to minimize impacts on air, water, and land resources.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local water resources and air quality. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies ensures compliance with emission standards and spill prevention measures. The surrounding area includes agricultural land and sensitive ecosystems, requiring careful management of produced water and drilling fluids to protect groundwater and surface water.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 3 miles west and 0.125 miles north of Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods County, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil and natural gas liquids, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility is operated by Chesapeake Operating LLC, a major oil and gas exploration and production company in the United States.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding drilling and production.
NAICS 211111 indicates crude petroleum extraction, and 211120 indicates natural gas liquid extraction, showing the facility produces both oil and gas liquids.
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