Hawkins 27 11 17 1H Station - Oil Extraction Facility in Bessie, Oklahoma

The Hawkins 27 11 17 1H Station is an oil extraction facility operated by Diversified Production LLC, located approximately 0.35 miles west of Highway 183 near Bessie, Oklahoma. This facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in Washita County, contributing to the region's energy production. As an oil extraction site, the facility focuses on the initial phase of hydrocarbon recovery, involving drilling and well operations. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks, including EPA's Clean Air Act regulations for oil and gas operations and state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting local employment and energy supply. Its location in western Oklahoma places it within the Anadarko Basin, a significant oil-producing region. The facility's environmental management includes compliance with spill prevention and waste disposal regulations to mitigate impacts on local soil and water resources.

The facility is situated in a semi-arid region of western Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities must manage water usage and potential groundwater contamination risks. The Anadarko Basin's geology involves deep formations that require careful well integrity management. Local environmental concerns include protecting surface water from produced water spills and managing air emissions from equipment. Regulatory compliance under the EPA's oil and gas standards and state rules helps mitigate these risks.