Continental Resources / Pipkin 1 28H - Oil Extraction Facility in Alex, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / Pipkin 1 28H is an oil extraction facility located in Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and focuses on crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as indicated by its NAICS codes 211111 and 211120. It is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas region in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oil extraction in Oklahoma is subject to state regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees well permitting and environmental compliance. Typical extraction methods in this region include hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The facility contributes to the local economy and energy supply, with oil production supporting downstream refining and distribution. Its location in a rural area near Alex minimizes direct urban exposure, but operations require careful management of produced water and air emissions to mitigate environmental impacts.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma, where water availability is a key environmental concern. Oil extraction activities can impact local water resources through produced water management and potential spills. Air emissions from equipment and flaring may affect local air quality. The site is not in a coastal area, reducing spill risk to marine environments, but groundwater protection is critical.