Oil Extraction Operational

Continental Resources / Farms 1 25 36XH - Oil Extraction Facility in Alex, Oklahoma

ALEX, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

Continental Resources / Farms 1 25 36XH is an oil extraction facility in Alex, Oklahoma, USA. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120, indicating crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.

Continental Resources / Farms 1 25 36XH is an operational oil extraction facility located near Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma, USA. The facility is situated in a region with a long history of oil and gas production, part of the Anadarko Basin. Its NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) classify it as a crude petroleum and natural gas extraction operation, typical of the many wells in the area. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act for produced water management, and state-level rules for well construction and operation. As an oil extraction site, it likely employs standard drilling and pumping technologies, with scale typical of a single well or small group of wells. Environmental considerations for this facility include potential impacts on local groundwater, air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and surface disturbances. The site's location in rural Oklahoma means it is subject to state and federal oversight to minimize ecological disruption. Its role in the broader energy infrastructure contributes to domestic oil supply, supporting local economies and national energy security.

Environmental context

The facility is located in Grady County, Oklahoma, within the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include groundwater protection from potential spills or leaks, air emissions from drilling and production, and habitat fragmentation. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and best practices.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located near Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma, USA, approximately 0.3 miles northwest of Cox/Sunflower Road.

It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.

The facility is currently operational, as indicated in the records.

Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding well construction, operation, and environmental protection.

Potential environmental impacts include groundwater contamination from spills, air emissions of volatile organic compounds, and land disturbance. These are managed through regulatory permits and best management practices.

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