Risk: Medium Oil Extraction Operational

Devon Energy Production Co LP Thompson 5H 6H 7H Oil Extraction Facility, Calumet, Oklahoma

CALUMET, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

Devon Energy Production Co LP operates the Thompson 5H 6H 7H oil extraction facility near Calumet, Oklahoma. This operational site contributes to the region's crude oil production.

The Thompson 5H 6H 7H facility, operated by Devon Energy Production Co LP, is an oil extraction site located approximately 0.26 miles northwest of North Maple/164th Street NW in Calumet, Oklahoma. Situated in Canadian County, this facility is part of the extensive oil and gas infrastructure in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon-producing region. As an oil extraction facility, the site employs drilling and production techniques typical of onshore operations in the United States. The facility operates under federal and state regulations, including EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act requirements, as well as Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules for oil and gas production. The NAICS codes associated with the facility (211111, 211120, 211130) cover crude petroleum extraction, natural gas extraction, and natural gas liquid extraction, indicating a multi-product operation. The facility's location in rural Canadian County places it within a landscape of active oil fields and agricultural land. Its operational status contributes to local employment and energy supply, while its environmental footprint is managed through standard industry practices for emissions control, water management, and spill prevention.

Environmental context

The facility operates in the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds and methane emissions, as well as water management for produced water. The site's proximity to agricultural areas necessitates careful handling of spills and waste to protect soil and groundwater. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission addresses these concerns through permitting and monitoring requirements.

Frequently asked questions

The facility is located approximately 0.26 miles northwest of North Maple/164th Street NW in Calumet, Oklahoma, within Canadian County.

It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, 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 facilities in Oklahoma must comply with federal regulations such as the EPA's Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission governing drilling, production, and environmental protection.

Oil extraction can impact air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and methane, and water resources through produced water management. Facilities are required to implement spill prevention, emission controls, and water recycling to mitigate these effects.

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