Continental Resources / Holder A 3 31 Oil Extraction Facility in Alex, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / Holder A 3 31 is an oil extraction facility located in Alex, Oklahoma, United States. 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 region known for significant oil and gas production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction sites common in Oklahoma. As part of the broader oil extraction infrastructure in the United States, this facility contributes to domestic crude oil supply. Its location in a rural area near Alex minimizes direct urban impact, but operations are subject to state and federal environmental regulations regarding water use, waste disposal, and air emissions.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can impact local water resources and air quality. The extraction process involves significant water usage and potential for groundwater contamination if not properly managed. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.