Overview
Continental Resources operates the Auld 1 10H Scott Trust 1 15H Frizzell oil extraction facility near Bradley, Oklahoma. This operational site contributes to the region's crude oil production.
The Continental Resources Auld 1 10H Scott Trust 1 15H Frizzell facility is an oil extraction site located near Bradley, Grady County, Oklahoma. As part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, this facility is involved in the extraction of crude oil from underground reservoirs. The site is operational and represents a component of the broader oil and gas production network in Oklahoma, a state with a significant history in petroleum extraction. Operating under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies, oil extraction facilities like this one must comply with air quality standards under the Clean Air Act and water protection regulations under the Clean Water Act. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and oil and gas extraction support activities. Typical operations involve drilling, well completion, and production, with technologies such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling common in the region. The facility's environmental significance lies in its potential impacts on local air and water resources. Oil extraction activities can contribute to emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and greenhouse gases, as well as risks of spills or leaks affecting groundwater. The site's location in rural Oklahoma, away from major population centers, may reduce some exposure risks, but regulatory oversight remains critical to ensure safe operations.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Grady County, Oklahoma, an area characterized by agricultural land and a semi-arid climate. Oil extraction in this region can affect local air quality through emissions from drilling and production equipment, and water resources through potential contamination from produced water or spills. The site's proximity to groundwater aquifers necessitates careful management of drilling fluids and waste disposal to protect drinking water sources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Bradley, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States, at approximately 0.17 miles west of the intersection of N2970 and E1570 roads.
This facility extracts crude oil from underground reservoirs. It is part of Continental Resources' operations in Oklahoma, utilizing drilling and production techniques common in the region.
The facility is currently operational, actively producing oil as part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in Oklahoma.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act for emissions and the Clean Water Act for water discharges. State-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules also govern oil and gas operations.
The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction), 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction), and 211130 (Oil and Gas Extraction Support Activities) indicate the facility's involvement in both oil and gas extraction and support services.
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