Oil Extraction Operational

Crawley Petroleum Corp / Dunn 6 27H - Oil Extraction Facility in Arnett, Oklahoma

ARNETT, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

Crawley Petroleum Corp / Dunn 6 27H is an oil extraction facility located near Arnett, Oklahoma, USA. It operates in Ellis County, contributing to the region's oil production.

Crawley Petroleum Corp / Dunn 6 27H is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 0.9 miles south of US283/N1020 Road near Arnett, Oklahoma. The facility is located in Ellis County, a region with a history of oil and gas development. As an oil extraction site, it is part of the broader upstream petroleum sector in the United States. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in Oklahoma typically involves drilling and production techniques such as hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, which are common in the region's tight oil formations. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as oil and gas extraction support activities. The facility's location in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas province, underscores its role in domestic energy production. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and rural communities, with the facility contributing to local employment and economic activity. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management, regulated under state and federal laws.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of western Oklahoma, where water resources are limited. Oil extraction activities can pose risks to groundwater quality through potential spills or improper well construction. Air emissions from drilling and production equipment, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under the EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The area's low population density reduces immediate community exposure, but cumulative impacts from multiple wells in the region warrant monitoring.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located approximately 0.9 miles south of US283/N1020 Road near Arnett, Oklahoma, in Ellis County.

It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111 and 211120.

The facility is listed as Operational, indicating active production of oil and gas.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, including rules for well construction, water management, and air emissions under the Clean Air Act.

Key considerations include groundwater protection from spills, methane emissions management, and land use impacts. Operators must comply with state and federal regulations to minimize environmental risks.

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