Overview
EOG Resources Inc / Leflore 3 1VH Production Facility is an oil extraction site in Blanchard, Oklahoma. It operates under US EPA regulations for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
EOG Resources Inc / Leflore 3 1VH Production Facility is an operational oil extraction site located in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma. The facility is part of the United States' extensive oil and gas infrastructure, contributing to domestic production in the Anadarko Basin region. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) for water discharges. As an oil extraction site, it employs typical technologies such as drilling and well completion, with a focus on horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing given the location in Oklahoma's oil-rich formations. The facility's production supports local energy supply and economic activity in Blanchard and the surrounding area. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the regional oil output, with environmental oversight from state and federal agencies to manage emissions and water use.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in McClain County, Oklahoma, a region with active oil and gas extraction. The local environment includes mixed-use rural and agricultural land, with potential impacts on air quality from volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane emissions. Water management is critical due to the use of hydraulic fracturing, with regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) for underground injection control.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located 1 mile north of 320th Street/US277 in Blanchard, McClain County, Oklahoma, USA.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, using horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques typical in Oklahoma.
The facility is operated by EOG Resources Inc, a major independent oil and gas exploration and production company in the United States.
The facility must comply with US EPA regulations including the Clean Air Act for emissions, the Clean Water Act for water discharges, and the Safe Drinking Water Act for underground injection control.
McClain County is part of the Anadarko Basin, a prolific oil and gas region. Extraction activities support local employment and energy production, with regulatory oversight to minimize environmental impacts.
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