Overview
Continental Resources / Thurston 1 35H is an oil extraction facility in Alex, Oklahoma, USA. It operates in Grady County, contributing to the region's oil production.
Continental Resources / Thurston 1 35H is an oil extraction facility located near Alex, Oklahoma, in Grady County. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure, focusing on the extraction of crude oil. It is operated by Continental Resources, a major player in the domestic oil industry. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil from tight formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and natural gas liquid extraction. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma include water management, air emissions from engines and flaring, and land disturbance. The facility's location in a rural area near Nose Rock/Cedar Hill Road suggests limited immediate population density, but potential impacts on local water resources and air quality are managed through state and federal permits.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves potential risks such as groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing fluids, air emissions from volatile organic compounds, and induced seismicity from wastewater injection. The facility's location in Grady County, part of the Anadarko Basin, is known for active oil and gas development. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Alex, Oklahoma, in Grady County, at NE of Nose Rock/Cedar Hill Rd.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids through drilling and hydraulic fracturing.
The facility is operated by Continental Resources, a major independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, and by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for drilling and production practices.
Potential risks include groundwater contamination, air emissions, and induced seismicity. These are managed through state and federal permits and best management practices.
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