Gilbert 10 11 17 2H Station - Oil Extraction Facility in Bessie, Oklahoma

The Gilbert 10 11 17 2H Station, operated by Diversified Production LLC, is an oil extraction facility located near Bessie in Washita County, Oklahoma. The site is situated in a region with a long history of oil and gas development, part of the Anadarko Basin. This facility is one of many small-to-medium scale extraction sites that support the United States' position as a leading oil producer. Operational under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction), the facility is subject to federal and state regulations. At the federal level, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. State-level oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission ensures compliance with drilling and production rules. Typical extraction operations involve drilling, well completion, and production using conventional or enhanced recovery methods. The facility's environmental significance relates to its role in meeting energy demand while managing local impacts. In the semi-arid Oklahoma landscape, water management and spill prevention are critical. The site's proximity to rural areas means community engagement and adherence to best practices for flaring, emissions, and waste disposal are essential for sustainable operations.

The facility operates in a semi-arid region of Oklahoma, where water resources are limited and sensitive to contamination. Oil extraction activities pose risks of soil and groundwater pollution from spills, leaks, and produced water disposal. Regulatory frameworks such as the EPA's Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule and the Safe Drinking Water Act's Underground Injection Control program govern these risks. The local ecology includes grasslands and agricultural lands, requiring careful management to prevent adverse impacts on wildlife and farming.