Overview
Diversified Production LLC operates the Shawna 1 34H and Shawna 2 34H oil extraction wells near Alva, Oklahoma. These wells are part of the region's active oil production infrastructure.
Diversified Production LLC operates the Shawna 1 34H and Shawna 2 34H oil extraction wells located approximately 0.53 miles west of CR490/Aline Blacktop in Woods County, Oklahoma, near the city of Alva. The facility is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), indicating its role in upstream oil and gas production. The wells are currently operational, contributing to the local energy supply. In the United States, oil extraction operations are subject to federal and state regulations. At the federal level, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enforces the Clean Air Act (CAA) Refinery MACT standards for emissions, while the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) oversees offshore operations. For onshore facilities like this one, state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission govern drilling, production, and environmental compliance. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil-bearing formations. The Shawna wells are situated in a rural area of northwestern Oklahoma, a region with a long history of oil and gas production. The facility's output supports the broader energy infrastructure, supplying crude oil to refineries and contributing to the state's economy. While specific production volumes are not disclosed, the wells are part of a network of small to medium-scale extraction sites that characterize the region's oil industry.
Environmental context
Oil extraction in Woods County, Oklahoma, occurs in a semi-arid environment with mixed grassland and agricultural land use. The primary environmental concerns for such facilities include potential groundwater contamination from drilling fluids and produced water, air emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, and surface spills that could affect local soils and waterways. Regulatory oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and EPA helps mitigate these risks through permitting and monitoring requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The wells are located approximately 0.53 miles west of CR490/Aline Blacktop in Woods County, Oklahoma, near the city of Alva.
They are oil extraction wells, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction).
Oil extraction in Oklahoma is regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for drilling and production, and by the EPA for air emissions and water quality under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
Potential risks include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids, air emissions of VOCs and methane, and surface spills. Proper well construction and monitoring help mitigate these risks.
These wells produce crude oil that is transported to refineries for processing into fuels and other petroleum products, supporting local and national energy needs.
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