Continental Resources / Dungan 4 31 30XHW - Oil Extraction Facility in Alex, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / Dungan 4 31 30XHW is an oil extraction facility located in Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and engaged in the extraction of crude petroleum, classified under NAICS code 211120. It is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oklahoma's oil and gas industry is also regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing. As part of Continental Resources' operations, this facility contributes to the domestic oil supply. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local groundwater and air quality, managed through state and federal permits. The facility's location in a rural area reduces proximity to dense populations but requires careful management of produced water and emissions.

The facility is located in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Key environmental considerations include groundwater protection from hydraulic fracturing fluids and produced water, air emissions from drilling and production operations, and land use impacts. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.