Overview
Continental Resources operates an oil extraction facility in Watford, McKenzie County, North Dakota. This operational site contributes to the region's crude oil production within the Bakken shale formation.
Continental Resources McKenzie County ND is an oil extraction facility located at 2114 24th Ave SE, Watford, North Dakota, in the heart of the Bakken shale play. The facility is operational and supports the company's upstream activities in one of the most productive oil regions in the United States. As an oil extraction site, the facility focuses on drilling and producing crude oil from tight rock formations. Operations are subject to federal and state regulations, including EPA air quality standards under the Clean Air Act and North Dakota Industrial Commission rules for oil and gas development. Typical extraction methods involve hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling to maximize recovery from the Bakken formation. The facility plays a role in the regional energy supply chain, contributing to domestic crude production and supporting local employment. Its location in McKenzie County places it within an area of significant oil infrastructure, including gathering pipelines and processing plants, which transport crude to refineries and markets.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in the Bakken region involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which require large volumes of water and generate produced water and drilling waste. The facility's location in a semi-arid grassland ecosystem raises considerations for water sourcing and wastewater management. Spill risks from produced water or crude oil are managed through containment and response plans required by state regulations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2114 24th Ave SE, Watford, North Dakota 58854, in McKenzie County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from the Bakken shale formation using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
The Bakken is a prolific tight oil formation underlying parts of North Dakota, Montana, and Canada. It is one of the largest oil reserves in the United States.
Facilities must comply with EPA Clean Air Act standards, North Dakota Industrial Commission rules for drilling and production, and state water quality regulations for wastewater management.
Potential impacts include water usage, produced water disposal, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and risks of spills. Operators implement containment and monitoring plans to mitigate these effects.
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