White Elk 10 11 16 USA 1H Station - Oil Extraction Facility in Bessie, Oklahoma

The White Elk 10 11 16 USA 1H Station, operated by Diversified Production LLC, is an oil extraction facility located in Bessie, Washita County, Oklahoma. This facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the Anadarko Basin, a region known for its significant hydrocarbon reserves. The station is currently operational and contributes to the local oil supply chain. As an oil extraction site, the facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical operations involve drilling and production activities, with equipment such as pumps, separators, and storage tanks. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction, as well as crude petroleum extraction from oil sands. The environmental context of the facility includes its location in a rural area of western Oklahoma, where oil extraction is a primary economic activity. The facility's operations are subject to regulations aimed at minimizing impacts on air quality, water resources, and local ecosystems. The site's proximity to agricultural land and sparse population centers influences its operational practices and community engagement.

The facility is situated in Washita County, Oklahoma, within the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. The local environment includes mixed grassland and agricultural land, with potential risks related to groundwater contamination from produced water and chemical spills. Air emissions from extraction operations, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are managed under EPA regulations. The facility's location away from major water bodies reduces but does not eliminate spill risks.