EOG Resources, Inc. - Hawk 2-15-5 Pad Oil Extraction Facility, Augusta Township, Ohio

EOG Resources, Inc. - Hawk 2-15-5 Pad is an operational oil extraction facility located in Augusta Township, Carroll County, Ohio. The facility is part of the U.S. oil and gas sector, which is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies. The site is situated in the Appalachian Basin, a region known for oil and gas production from the Utica and Marcellus shales. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 213111 (Drilling Oil and Gas Wells). As an oil extraction pad, it likely includes wellheads, separators, and storage tanks for crude oil and produced water. The regulatory context includes compliance with EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for oil and gas operations, as well as state regulations from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and Ohio EPA. The environmental significance of this facility relates to its location in a rural area of Ohio, where oil extraction can impact local air quality, water resources, and land use. The facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and control measures under the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule. The broader context includes the U.S. push for domestic energy production and the associated environmental monitoring requirements.

The facility is located in Carroll County, Ohio, within the Appalachian Basin, an area with active oil and gas extraction. The local environment includes agricultural land and small communities, where extraction activities can affect air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane. Water resources may be impacted by potential spills or leaks of produced water and crude oil. The facility operates under EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level oversight from the Ohio EPA and ODNR.