Continental Resources / RK Morris 4 20 17XHW Oil Extraction Facility, Alex, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / RK Morris 4 20 17XHW is an oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.5 miles east of Hawkins Road/State Highway 19C near Alex, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader Anadarko Basin activity. The site is classified under NAICS code 211120 for crude petroleum extraction. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for oil and gas operations. Typical extraction methods in this region involve vertical or horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing, though specific techniques at this site are not detailed. The scale of production is likely small to medium, consistent with many wells in Grady County. Environmental considerations for oil extraction in Oklahoma include groundwater protection, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance. The facility's proximity to rural areas means potential impacts on local water resources and air quality are managed through regulatory permits. The site's role in the local energy supply chain supports regional economic activity.

Oil extraction in Grady County, Oklahoma, occurs in a region with mixed agricultural and rural land use. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from volatile organic compounds and diesel engines, and surface spills. The facility is subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oversight from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical mitigation measures include well casing, spill containment, and air emission controls.