Diversified Production LLC / Buffing 1 24H Station - Oil Extraction Facility in Bessie, Oklahoma

Diversified Production LLC / Buffing 1 24H Station is an oil extraction facility located in Bessie, Washita County, Oklahoma. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's oil production, which is part of the broader United States oil and gas industry. The facility operates under the regulatory oversight of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical oil extraction operations in this region involve drilling and production techniques that must comply with the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-specific regulations for well construction and waste management. The facility's location in rural Oklahoma places it within an area with a long history of oil and gas activity. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air quality and water resources, which are managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices. The facility's role in the local energy supply chain is significant, supporting regional economic activity.

The facility is situated in a region with active oil extraction, where environmental considerations include air emissions from production equipment and potential impacts on groundwater. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations help mitigate these impacts. The local geography, characterized by plains and agricultural land, requires careful management of produced water and drilling fluids to prevent soil and water contamination.