Overview
Continental Resources / Cooley 2 25 24XHW is an operational oil extraction facility near Alex, Oklahoma. It operates under US regulations including EPA and state-level oversight.
Continental Resources / Cooley 2 25 24XHW is an oil extraction facility located near Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and focuses on crude oil production, typical of the region's extensive oil and gas activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this area commonly involves conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with production tied to the Anadarko Basin. The NAICS code 211120 indicates crude petroleum extraction. This facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply, with production integrated into midstream pipelines. Its location in a rural area minimizes direct urban impact, but standard environmental controls for emissions and water management are in place.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a region with active oil extraction, where water usage and potential groundwater contamination are key concerns. Oklahoma's regulatory framework requires permits for injection wells and surface water discharges. The proximity to agricultural land necessitates careful management of produced water and drilling fluids to prevent soil and water contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States, approximately 0.89 miles west of the intersection of N2990 and E1420 roads.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from underground reservoirs, operating under the NAICS code 211120 for crude petroleum extraction.
The facility is currently operational, actively engaged in oil extraction activities.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with US EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding drilling, production, and waste management.
Facilities in Grady County vary from small to medium-scale operations, often part of larger fields in the Anadarko Basin, with production rates ranging from tens to hundreds of barrels per day.
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