Overview
Continental Resources operates an oil extraction site near Alex, Oklahoma. This facility is part of the broader oil infrastructure in Grady County, contributing to regional production.
Continental Resources / May 3 21 16XH May 4 21 16XH is an oil extraction facility located approximately 0.55 miles northeast of N2950RD/Hawkins Road in Alex, Oklahoma. Situated in Grady County, this operational site is part of the extensive oil infrastructure in the United States, specifically within the Anadarko Basin region known for its oil and gas activity. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction sites like this one typically involve drilling and production operations, with compliance to federal and state regulations governing air emissions, water management, and well integrity. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both oil and natural gas liquids production. As part of Continental Resources' portfolio, this site contributes to the company's significant production capacity in Oklahoma. The facility's location in a rural area near Alex underscores its role in local economic activity and energy supply. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and surface water management, typical for oil extraction operations in the region.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in Grady County, Oklahoma, within the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental concerns include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from equipment and flaring. The site's proximity to agricultural land necessitates careful management of surface runoff and spill prevention to protect soil and water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 0.55 miles northeast of N2950RD/Hawkins Road in Alex, Oklahoma, in Grady County.
This facility extracts crude oil and natural gas liquids, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.
The site is operated by Continental Resources, a major oil and gas company with extensive operations in Oklahoma.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with U.S. EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding well construction, water management, and spill prevention.
Oil extraction can impact local air quality through emissions and flaring, and water resources through potential spills or groundwater contamination. Operators are required to implement best management practices to minimize these risks.
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