Overview
Derby Exploration LLC / Brown Farm 1H 8 is an oil extraction facility located near Canton, Oklahoma. It operates in Blaine County as part of the United States' upstream oil sector.
Derby Exploration LLC / Brown Farm 1H 8 is an operational oil extraction facility situated approximately 1 mile west of N2470/OK58 near Canton, Oklahoma. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in the upstream production of hydrocarbons. As an oil extraction site in Oklahoma, the facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical operations involve drilling and wellhead production, with associated environmental management under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. The facility's scale is consistent with regional extraction activities in the Anadarko Basin. The facility contributes to the local energy supply chain, supporting downstream refining and distribution. Its location in a rural area of Blaine County underscores the dispersed nature of oil extraction infrastructure in the region. Operational status is active, reflecting ongoing production activities.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can impact local water resources and air quality. Spill risks associated with produced water and crude oil are managed through state and federal regulations. The area's geology and hydrology require careful monitoring to prevent groundwater contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 1 mile west of N2470/OK58 near Canton, Oklahoma, in Blaine County.
It is an oil extraction facility involved in the production of crude petroleum and natural gas liquids.
The facility is currently operational.
The facility operates under U.S. EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.
Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves managing risks such as groundwater contamination, air emissions, and spill prevention, regulated by state and federal environmental agencies.
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