Council Oak Resources-Cox 1-8H Oil Extraction Facility, Canton, Oklahoma

Council Oak Resources-Cox 1-8H is an oil extraction facility situated in Canton, Blaine County, Oklahoma. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas extraction industry in the United States, which is regulated under federal and state environmental laws. Oklahoma is a significant oil-producing state, with numerous wells contributing to domestic supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves drilling and production techniques such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. The facility's NAICS codes (211120 and 211130) indicate it engages in crude petroleum extraction and natural gas extraction, respectively. Council Oak Resources-Cox 1-8H plays a role in the local energy supply chain, supporting downstream refining and distribution. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air and water quality, including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Its location in rural Oklahoma reflects the typical siting of extraction facilities near resource deposits.

The facility is located in Blaine County, Oklahoma, a region characterized by mixed grassland and agricultural land. Oil extraction activities in this area can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through potential spills or groundwater contamination. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.