Duncan Oil Properties Inc / Shephard 1 2 - Oil Extraction Facility in Butler, Oklahoma

Duncan Oil Properties Inc / Shephard 1 2 is an oil extraction facility located in Butler, Custer County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). It is situated approximately 0.8 miles northwest of the intersection of E0900 Road and N2205 Road. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction in Oklahoma is subject to state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. Typical extraction methods in the region include conventional vertical wells and horizontal drilling with hydraulic fracturing. Oil extraction facilities like this one contribute to the domestic energy supply and local economy. The facility's location in western Oklahoma places it in an area with a history of oil and gas production. Environmental considerations include potential impacts on groundwater, air emissions from equipment, and land use. The facility's operational status suggests ongoing production activities.

The facility is located in a semi-arid region of western Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities can affect local water resources and air quality. Potential environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from drilling fluids or produced water, and air emissions from engines and flaring. The area is also prone to drought, which can exacerbate water usage conflicts. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring.