Overview
Citation Oil and Gas Corp / Sarah 2 27 is an operational oil extraction facility in Bray, Oklahoma. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
Citation Oil and Gas Corp / Sarah 2 27 is an oil extraction facility located in Bray, Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude oil, classified under NAICS code 211120. Its location in the Anadarko Basin places it within a historically significant oil-producing region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve conventional vertical wells or horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. As part of the broader US oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic crude oil supply. Its proximity to Duncan Lake and rural Stephens County means environmental considerations include groundwater protection and spill prevention. The facility's role in local energy production supports regional economic activity.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as surface spills. The facility's location near Duncan Lake requires careful management of runoff and waste disposal. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and inspections.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 0.3 miles northwest of Duncan Lake Road/Garrett Road in Bray, Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil, classified under NAICS code 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction).
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding drilling, production, and waste management.
Potential risks include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, surface spills, and air emissions from equipment. Regulatory oversight aims to minimize these through permits and best management practices.
Oklahoma is a major oil-producing state, with extraction facilities like this one contributing to domestic crude oil production, supporting refineries and meeting national energy demand.
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