Stevie 1H Pad Oil Extraction Facility, Bridge Creek, Oklahoma

The Stevie 1H Pad, operated by Eckard Operating LLC, is an oil extraction facility located in Bridge Creek, McClain County, Oklahoma. This facility is situated in the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas region in the United States. As an oil extraction site, it contributes to the country's domestic energy production. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing to access hydrocarbons from the Woodford Shale and other formations. The facility's NAICS code 211120 indicates it is involved in crude petroleum extraction. The Stevie 1H Pad plays a role in the local economy and energy supply chain. Its operational status ensures continued production from the well pad. The facility's location in a rural area of McClain County highlights the dispersed nature of oil extraction infrastructure in the United States.

Oil extraction in Oklahoma involves risks such as groundwater contamination from hydraulic fracturing fluids and produced water, as well as air emissions from volatile organic compounds. The facility's location in a seismically active region also raises concerns about induced seismicity from wastewater injection. Spill risks during transportation of crude oil and produced water are managed through state and federal regulations.