CHESAPEAKE OPERATING LLC / CLAIR 1 9 STA - Oil Extraction Facility in Aline, Oklahoma

CHESAPEAKE OPERATING LLC / CLAIR 1 9 STA is an oil extraction facility located approximately 4.25 miles southeast of Aline, Oklahoma, in Alfalfa County. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in upstream hydrocarbon production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with wells tapping into the Anadarko Basin formations. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized operations common in Oklahoma's oil fields. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities include potential impacts on local groundwater, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and surface disturbance. The facility's location in a rural agricultural area of Oklahoma means that operational practices must balance resource extraction with land use and community relations. The site contributes to the regional energy supply and local economic activity.

The facility is situated in the Great Plains region of Oklahoma, a semi-arid area with mixed-grass prairie and agricultural land. Oil extraction activities can affect local water resources through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Air emissions from engines, flaring, and fugitive sources may contribute to local air quality concerns. The site's proximity to rural communities necessitates careful management of noise, traffic, and odor impacts.