Overview
Continental Resources / Linton 1 5 32XH is an oil extraction facility in Alex, Oklahoma. It operates under US EPA and state regulations for oil and gas production.
Continental Resources / Linton 1 5 32XH is an oil extraction facility located near Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Anadarko Basin activity. As a well site, it represents a typical small to medium-scale extraction operation in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Key regulations include the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions and the Clean Water Act for produced water management. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, aligning with standard industry practices for drilling and well operation. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Oklahoma include groundwater protection, air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and land use impacts. The facility's location in a rural area reduces some urban exposure risks, but proper well integrity and spill prevention are critical. The facility plays a role in local energy supply and economic activity.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves risks such as groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions of methane and VOCs, and surface spills. The facility's location in Grady County, part of the Anadarko Basin, requires adherence to state and federal regulations for well construction and waste management. Spill prevention and response plans are standard to mitigate environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma, at approximately 0.2 miles southeast of the intersection of E1440 Road and N2880 Road.
It is an oil extraction well site that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act for emissions and the Clean Water Act for water discharges, as well as Oklahoma state rules for well operation and waste management.
Key concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids, air emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and surface spills of oil or produced water. Proper well integrity and spill prevention are essential.
It is part of the extensive network of oil wells in the Anadarko Basin, contributing to domestic crude production. Such facilities are critical for energy supply but require careful environmental management.
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