Continental Resources / McBryde 1 26 23XH - Oil Extraction Facility near Alex, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / McBryde 1 26 23XH is an oil extraction facility located approximately 1.3 miles southeast of the intersection of E1410 Road and Ash Road near Alex, Oklahoma. The facility operates within Grady County, part of the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas region in the United States. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the domestic crude oil supply, supporting the broader energy infrastructure of the country. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction) indicate the facility's involvement in both oil and associated gas production. The facility's location in rural Oklahoma places it within an area characterized by agricultural land and scattered oil infrastructure. Its operational status ensures continued contribution to local employment and tax revenues. The environmental context includes potential impacts on groundwater and air quality, managed through state and federal permits. The facility's role in the regional energy mix underscores its significance in maintaining domestic oil production.

The facility is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Local environmental considerations include potential groundwater contamination from drilling and hydraulic fracturing, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.