ECKARD OPERATING LLC / ROBERTS 1H PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Amber, Oklahoma

ECKARD OPERATING LLC / ROBERTS 1H PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Amber, Grady County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and engages in the extraction of crude petroleum, classified under NAICS code 211120. As part of the broader oil infrastructure in Oklahoma, it contributes to the state's significant crude oil production. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. Oklahoma's oil extraction activities are also subject to state-level regulations from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region involve horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access oil from tight formations. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities like this one include potential impacts on local water resources, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and land disturbance. The facility's location in a rural area near Amber suggests proximity to agricultural land and groundwater sources. Proper management of produced water and well integrity are key operational aspects to mitigate environmental risks.

The facility is situated in a rural area of Grady County, Oklahoma, where oil extraction activities intersect with agricultural land and groundwater resources. Potential environmental concerns include water contamination from hydraulic fracturing fluids or produced water spills, air emissions from diesel engines and flaring, and habitat fragmentation. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission aims to minimize these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.