Overview
Crawley Petroleum Corp / Paden Heirs 4 31MH Pad is an oil extraction facility in Canton, Oklahoma. It operates under US EPA regulations for oil and gas extraction.
Crawley Petroleum Corp / Paden Heirs 4 31MH Pad is an oil extraction facility located in Canton, Blaine County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude oil, classified under NAICS code 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction). Its location in the Anadarko Basin places it within a historically productive oil region. 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. Oklahoma's oil and gas industry is also regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. As part of the broader US oil infrastructure, this facility contributes to domestic crude supply. Its operational status and location in a rural area suggest a focus on local resource development. The facility's environmental impact is managed through state and federal permits, with emphasis on groundwater protection and air quality controls.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a rural area of Blaine County, Oklahoma, within the Anadarko Basin. The local environment includes grasslands and agricultural land, with the North Canadian River nearby. Oil extraction in this region poses risks of groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 0.05 MI SE of N2450/E060 Rds, Canton, Oklahoma 73772, in Blaine County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil, operating under NAICS code 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction).
The facility is operated by Crawley Petroleum Corp, a company involved in oil and gas extraction in Oklahoma.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with US EPA regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Oil extraction can affect local water resources and air quality. Facilities are required to obtain permits for water discharges and air emissions to minimize environmental harm.
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