Continental Resources / Knox 15 1 36XHS - Oil Extraction Facility in Bailey, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / Knox 15 1 36XHS is an operational oil extraction facility located in Bailey, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas region, and is part of Continental Resources' extensive operations in the area. As a crude petroleum extraction site, it contributes to the domestic oil supply chain. The facility operates under NAICS code 211120, which covers the extraction of crude petroleum. In the United States, oil extraction is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA), as well as state-level agencies like the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which are common in tight oil formations. The facility's location in rural Oklahoma places it in an area with significant oil and gas infrastructure, including pipelines and processing plants. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local energy production and economic activity. The environmental context involves managing produced water, methane emissions, and land use impacts, which are typical for oil extraction operations in the region.

The facility is located in a region with a mix of agricultural and oil extraction land uses. Oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. The site's proximity to rural communities requires careful management of noise and traffic. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.