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

FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / ARLENE PAD is an oil extraction facility situated in Bison, Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and plays a role in the local oil industry, which is a significant part of Oklahoma's economy. Oklahoma has a long history of oil extraction, with many facilities operating across the state. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations such as the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA). Oil extraction activities are subject to state-level oversight by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The facility's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate it is involved in crude petroleum and natural gas extraction. As an oil extraction site, FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / ARLENE PAD contributes to the domestic energy supply. The facility's location in Garfield County places it within a region with a mix of agricultural and industrial activities. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local air and water quality, which are managed through regulatory compliance and industry best practices.

The facility is located in Garfield County, Oklahoma, an area with a mix of agricultural and oil extraction activities. Oil extraction operations can affect local air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds and other pollutants, and water resources through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state agencies aims to mitigate these impacts through permits and monitoring requirements.