Overview
Continental Resources Mountrail County ND is an operational oil extraction facility in Tioga, North Dakota. It supports crude oil production in the Williston Basin.
Continental Resources Mountrail County ND is an oil extraction facility located at 10433 67th St NW, Tioga, North Dakota, within Williams County. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude oil production, part of the larger Bakken shale play in the Williston Basin. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas production and state-level regulations from the North Dakota Industrial Commission. Typical oil extraction in this region involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, with associated infrastructure for gathering and processing. As part of Continental Resources' operations, this facility plays a role in domestic energy supply. The Bakken region has significant environmental considerations including water usage, flaring, and land disturbance. The facility's location in a rural area of Williams County reflects the dispersed nature of oil extraction in the region.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in the Bakken region involves water-intensive hydraulic fracturing and potential for methane emissions. The facility's location in Williams County, North Dakota, is within a semi-arid climate with sensitive prairie ecosystems. Spill risks from produced water and crude oil are managed under state and federal regulations, including the Clean Water Act and SPCC plans.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 10433 67th St NW, Tioga, North Dakota 58852, in Williams County.
It is an operational oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from the Bakken shale formation in the Williston Basin.
The facility is currently operational.
Facilities must comply with EPA regulations such as NSPS for oil and gas, Clean Water Act, and state rules from the North Dakota Industrial Commission regarding drilling and production.
Key concerns include water usage for hydraulic fracturing, methane emissions, land disturbance, and risks of spills. Operators must implement spill prevention and air quality controls.
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