Overview
EOG Clarks Creek Central Facility is an oil extraction plant in Mandaree, North Dakota, USA. It operates in the Bakken shale region, a major oil-producing area.
EOG Clarks Creek Central Facility is an oil extraction plant located in Mandaree, Dunn County, North Dakota, United States. The facility is situated in the Bakken shale formation, one of the largest oil-producing regions in the country. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the significant crude oil output from North Dakota, which ranks among the top oil-producing states in the U.S. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction in North Dakota is also subject to state-level regulations from the North Dakota Industrial Commission and the Department of Environmental Quality. The Bakken region typically uses hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques to access oil from tight rock formations. The Clarks Creek Central Facility plays a role in the local economy and energy supply, supporting jobs and infrastructure in Dunn County. Its operations are part of a broader network of oil extraction sites that feed into pipelines and refineries, impacting both regional and national energy markets. The facility's environmental context includes considerations of water usage, flaring, and land disturbance common to unconventional oil extraction.
Environmental context
The facility is located in the Bakken shale region, where oil extraction involves hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling. This process requires significant water usage and can generate produced water and drilling waste. Flaring of natural gas is common in the area, contributing to air emissions. The region's semi-arid climate and sensitive prairie ecosystems require careful management of land disturbance and spill prevention to minimize environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
EOG Clarks Creek Central Facility is located in Mandaree, Dunn County, North Dakota, United States, in the Bakken shale region.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from the Bakken shale formation using hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques.
The facility is operated by EOG Resources, a major independent oil and gas company in the United States.
Oil extraction in North Dakota is regulated by the U.S. EPA under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state agencies like the North Dakota Industrial Commission and Department of Environmental Quality.
Environmental impacts include water usage for hydraulic fracturing, produced water management, flaring of natural gas, and potential land disturbance. Operators must comply with regulations to mitigate these effects.
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