Continental Resources / Emery 1R 9 16XH - Oil Extraction Facility in Blanchard, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / Emery 1R 9 16XH is an oil extraction facility located in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and engaged in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 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 (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations in Oklahoma. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility's scale is consistent with mid-continent oil production operations. As part of Continental Resources' portfolio, this facility contributes to domestic oil production in the United States. Its location in rural McClain County minimizes direct urban impact, but it operates within a broader network of oil infrastructure that supports regional energy supply and economic activity.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing, air emissions from drilling and production, and surface spills. The facility's location in a seismically active region also raises considerations for induced seismicity. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring.