COLLINS 6 MD #1H Oil Extraction Facility, Arapaho, Oklahoma

COLLINS 6 MD #1H is an oil extraction facility located in Arapaho, Custer County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is currently operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Mid-Continent oil province. Oklahoma has a long history of oil extraction, with many wells targeting formations such as the Anadarko Basin. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies like the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in the U.S. is subject to the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-specific regulations for drilling and production. The facility's NAICS codes (211120 and 211130) indicate it is involved in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, typical for wells in this region. As an oil extraction site, COLLINS 6 MD #1H plays a role in the domestic energy supply chain. The facility's output feeds into local gathering systems and ultimately to refineries or export terminals. Environmental considerations for such sites include groundwater protection, air emissions from equipment, and management of produced water. The facility's location in rural Oklahoma means it operates in an area with established oil infrastructure and community familiarity with the industry.

The facility is situated in Custer County, Oklahoma, a region with a semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Oil extraction activities here require careful management of produced water and potential impacts on groundwater. The area is not near major water bodies, reducing spill risk to surface waters, but soil and groundwater contamination from leaks or spills are concerns. Regulatory oversight from the EPA and state agencies ensures compliance with environmental standards.