Continental Resources / Copeland 1 36H Oil Extraction Facility, Alex, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / Copeland 1 36H is an oil extraction facility located in Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is a key component of the U.S. energy sector. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Oil extraction in Oklahoma typically involves conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with production tied to the Anadarko Basin. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities include groundwater protection, air emissions management, and spill prevention. The facility plays a role in meeting domestic energy demand and supporting local employment.

Oil extraction facilities like Continental Resources / Copeland 1 36H can impact local environments through potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. In Oklahoma, the regulatory framework includes EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rules and state-level oil and gas regulations. The facility's proximity to agricultural areas may necessitate careful management of produced water and waste.