Continental Resources Good Martin, Alex

Overview

Continental Resources operates the Good Martin 7 10 3XH and Good Martin 8 10 oil extraction facilities near Alex, Oklahoma. These sites are part of the broader oil infrastructure in Grady County.

The Continental Resources Good Martin 7 10 3XH and Good Martin 8 10 are oil extraction facilities located approximately 0.94 miles southwest of the intersection of E1380 Road and Ash Road near Alex, Oklahoma. These sites are situated in Grady County, a region with active oil and gas production within the United States. As oil extraction operations, these facilities are subject to federal and state regulations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act (CAA) standards for oil and gas operations, as well as state-level rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The facilities likely utilize conventional drilling and extraction technologies typical of onshore oil production in the Mid-Continent region. The Good Martin sites contribute to the local oil supply chain, feeding crude into regional pipelines and refineries. Their operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting energy needs and economic activity in the area.

Environmental context

Oil extraction in Grady County occurs in a landscape of mixed agricultural and prairie ecosystems. Spills or leaks from well sites could impact local soils and groundwater. The facilities are subject to EPA regulations on air emissions, including volatile organic compounds, and state requirements for well integrity and waste management.

Frequently asked questions

The Good Martin 7 10 3XH and Good Martin 8 10 facilities are located near Alex, Oklahoma, approximately 0.94 miles southwest of the intersection of E1380 Road and Ash Road.

These are oil extraction facilities, part of the upstream oil and gas sector, focused on producing crude oil from underground reservoirs.

The facilities are operated by Continental Resources, a major independent oil and gas company with operations in the United States.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including rules under the Clean Air Act and Safe Drinking Water Act for injection wells.

Oil extraction can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and poses risks of soil and water contamination from spills. Operators must follow state and federal guidelines to mitigate these impacts.