Devon Energy Production Co LP Red Square 16 14N 9W 1H Oil Extraction Facility, Calumet, Oklahoma

The Red Square 16 14N 9W 1H is an oil extraction facility operated by Devon Energy Production Co LP, located near Calumet in Canadian County, Oklahoma. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in the state's oil production landscape, which is a significant part of the U.S. energy sector. As an oil extraction site, the facility operates under U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and applicable state-level rules in Oklahoma. The extraction process typically involves drilling and pumping crude oil from underground reservoirs, with standard industry practices for well maintenance and production optimization. The facility's location in central Oklahoma places it within an area with a long history of oil and gas development. Its operations contribute to local employment and the regional economy, while adhering to environmental and safety standards set by federal and state authorities.

Oil extraction facilities like this one can impact local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane. In Oklahoma, regulatory oversight from the EPA and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission helps manage these impacts. The facility's location in a rural area may reduce exposure to densely populated zones, but groundwater protection and spill prevention remain important considerations.