FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / ANDERSON PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in Bison, Oklahoma

FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / ANDERSON PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Bison, Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's crude oil production, classified under NAICS code 211120 for oil and gas extraction. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, which oversee drilling, production, and environmental compliance. Typical oil extraction in this region involves conventional vertical or horizontal drilling, with production tied to local gathering systems and pipelines. As part of Oklahoma's oil infrastructure, this facility plays a role in supplying crude oil to refineries and downstream markets. The site's location in Garfield County places it within the Anadarko Basin, a significant oil-producing area, contributing to regional energy supply and economic activity.

Oil extraction facilities like this one in Garfield County operate in a region with moderate seismic activity and water usage concerns. The facility's operations are subject to EPA regulations under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state-level rules for well construction and waste management. Spill prevention and groundwater protection are key environmental considerations for such sites.