Overview
Diversified Production LLC operates the Joshua 16 11 17 2H Station, an oil extraction facility near Bessie, Oklahoma. The plant is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure in the Anadarko Basin.
The Joshua 16 11 17 2H Station, operated by Diversified Production LLC, is an oil extraction facility located approximately 0.33 miles west of the intersection of N2240 and E1100 roads near Bessie, Oklahoma. Situated in Washita County, this operational plant contributes to the region's oil production within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon province. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this area typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access tight oil formations. The plant's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as oil and gas extraction support activities. As part of the broader U.S. oil infrastructure, this facility plays a role in domestic energy production. The Anadarko Basin is known for its significant oil and gas reserves, and operations like this support local economies and energy supply chains. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection and air emissions management, governed by state and federal regulations.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Washita County, Oklahoma, occurs in a region with mixed agricultural and energy land use. The facility's operations are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules for well construction and waste management. Potential environmental impacts include groundwater contamination risks from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from equipment, and land disturbance. Spill prevention and response plans are typically required to mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located approximately 0.33 miles west of the intersection of N2240 and E1100 roads near Bessie, Oklahoma, in Washita County.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques common in the Anadarko Basin.
The facility is operated by Diversified Production LLC, a company involved in oil and gas extraction in the United States.
These facilities must comply with U.S. EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state rules from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission regarding well construction, waste management, and spill prevention.
Potential impacts include groundwater contamination, air emissions, and land disturbance. Operators are required to implement mitigation measures such as spill prevention plans and emissions controls.
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