Overview
Continental Resources operates an oil extraction facility in Sidney, Montana, within the Williston Basin. This operational site supports crude oil production in a region known for the Bakken shale formation.
Continental Resources Roosevelt County MT is an oil extraction facility located at 704 34th Ave NW, Sidney, Montana, in the heart of the Williston Basin. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's significant crude oil output, leveraging the Bakken shale formation's resources. The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including EPA's New Source Performance Standards for oil and gas operations. Typical extraction methods in this area involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with produced water management and gas capture systems to reduce emissions. This facility plays a role in Montana's energy sector, supporting local employment and state revenues. Its location in Richland County places it within a network of oil infrastructure that feeds into regional pipelines and refineries, impacting both local and national energy supply.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the semi-arid landscape of eastern Montana, where water availability is a key environmental consideration. Oil extraction in this region involves managing produced water and potential groundwater impacts. Air quality concerns include volatile organic compound emissions from storage tanks and flaring, regulated under state and federal rules.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 704 34th Ave NW, Sidney, Montana 59270, in Richland County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from the Bakken shale formation in the Williston Basin.
The facility is operated by Continental Resources, a major independent oil and gas company focused on the Bakken and other U.S. plays.
The facility must comply with U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act's NSPS for oil and gas, and state-level rules from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
The Bakken formation requires advanced techniques like horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil, leading to increased production but also higher water and chemical usage.
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