Overview
Devon Energy Production Co LP operates the Austin 8 23H 9 23H production site near Calumet, Oklahoma. This oil extraction facility is part of the region's active petroleum infrastructure.
The Devon Energy Production Co LP / Austin 8 23H 9 23H Production Site is an oil extraction facility located approximately 0.8 miles east of Walbaum and Darlington in Calumet, Canadian County, Oklahoma. The site is operational and contributes to the United States' domestic oil production, which is a key component of the country's energy sector. As an oil extraction site, the facility operates under federal and state regulations, including the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for oil and gas operations. The site's NAICS codes (211111, 211120, 211130) indicate involvement in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as support activities. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, depending on the geological formation. The facility is situated in a rural area of central Oklahoma, a region with a long history of oil and gas production. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality, water resources, and land use. Operators are required to implement spill prevention, waste management, and reclamation plans to mitigate these effects. The site's role in the local economy and energy supply chain is significant, supporting jobs and infrastructure in Canadian County.
Environmental context
The facility is located in central Oklahoma, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and surface spills. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA requires operators to adhere to best management practices for well construction, waste disposal, and site remediation.
Frequently asked questions
The site is located approximately 0.8 miles east of Walbaum and Darlington in Calumet, Canadian County, Oklahoma, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes 211111, 211120, and 211130.
The facility is operated by Devon Energy Production Co LP, a major independent oil and gas company in the United States.
Oil extraction sites in Oklahoma must comply with EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission covering well construction, waste management, and spill prevention.
Common concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment and flaring, soil contamination from spills, and land disturbance. Operators implement mitigation measures such as containment systems and monitoring.
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