Continental Resources / Sparks 1 27H Oil Extraction Facility in Alex, Oklahoma

Continental Resources / Sparks 1 27H is an oil extraction facility located in Alex, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is a key component of the U.S. energy sector. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its involvement in both crude oil and natural gas liquids production. In Oklahoma, oil extraction facilities are regulated by state agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, as well as federal environmental regulations including the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversees emissions and discharge standards for oil extraction operations. As part of the U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility plays a role in meeting domestic energy demand. Its location in Grady County places it within an area with active oil and gas production, contributing to local economic activity and energy supply chains.

Oil extraction facilities like this one can have environmental impacts including air emissions from drilling and production, potential groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, and land disturbance from well pads and access roads. In Oklahoma, the regulatory framework includes EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations and state-level rules for well construction and waste management. The facility's proximity to agricultural areas may also raise considerations for land use and water resources.