Continental Resources / Healey 1 12H - Oil Extraction Facility in Blanchard, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / Healey 1 12H is an oil extraction facility located in Blanchard, Oklahoma, within Grady County. The facility is operational and is part of the broader oil infrastructure network in the United States, specifically in the Anadarko Basin region known for its oil and gas production. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate it engages in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility's scale is typical for the area, with production contributing to the state's significant oil output. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Oklahoma include groundwater protection, air emissions management, and land use impacts. The facility's location in a rural area near Blanchard means it operates in proximity to agricultural and residential zones, requiring adherence to state and federal regulations to minimize environmental and community impacts.

The facility is situated in Grady County, Oklahoma, an area with a mix of agricultural and oil extraction activities. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater from hydraulic fracturing and produced water management. Air emissions from drilling and production operations are regulated under the Clean Air Act. The facility's proximity to the Washita River and other water bodies necessitates careful spill prevention and response planning to protect water quality.