Continental Resources / Simms 6 32 29XHW - Oil Extraction Facility in Blanchard, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / Simms 6 32 29XHW is an oil extraction facility located in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma, USA. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the larger Mid-Continent oil province. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. As an oil extraction site, it is subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversees drilling and production practices. Oil extraction facilities like this one play a key role in supplying crude oil to refineries and downstream markets. The facility's location in Oklahoma places it within a region with extensive oil and gas infrastructure, including pipelines and storage facilities, supporting the broader energy supply chain.

The facility is situated in a rural area of McClain County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction is a common land use. Potential environmental considerations include groundwater protection, management of produced water, and air emissions from equipment. The region's geology and hydrology influence the local environmental context, with typical practices including the use of lined pits and spill prevention measures to mitigate risks.