Continental Resources / Cooley 1 24H Oil Extraction Facility, Alex, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / Cooley 1 24H is an oil extraction facility located near Alex, Oklahoma, in Grady County. The facility is operational and contributes to the oil production landscape in the United States, a country with extensive oil infrastructure and regulatory oversight. As an oil extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and relevant state-level regulations in Oklahoma. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as natural gas liquid extraction. Typical operations involve drilling, well operation, and initial processing of extracted hydrocarbons. The facility is situated in a region with active oil and gas development. Its environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, managed through state and federal permits. The facility's role in the local energy supply chain supports regional economic activity and energy production.

The facility is located in a region with active oil extraction, which can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and other pollutants. Water management, including produced water handling, is a key environmental consideration. The site's proximity to agricultural areas may also require careful management of potential spills or leaks to protect soil and groundwater.