Continental Resources / Dungan 1 31 30XH - Oil Extraction Facility near Alex, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / Dungan 1 31 30XH is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.85 miles west of Black Road/OK-19C near Alex, Oklahoma. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, contributing to domestic crude oil production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and well completion, with production transported via pipeline or truck. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate a focus on both crude oil and natural gas liquids. Oil extraction facilities like this one play a key role in meeting regional energy demands. The facility's location in Grady County places it within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing area. Operations are subject to environmental regulations including spill prevention and air quality standards.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma's Anadarko Basin involves risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from flaring and equipment. The facility's proximity to agricultural land requires careful management of surface spills. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and inspections.