FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / BETTY PAD - Oil Extraction Facility in BISON, Oklahoma

FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / BETTY PAD is an operational oil extraction facility located in BISON, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is situated in a region known for its active oil and gas production, part of the broader Anadarko Basin. It operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), reflecting its role in upstream hydrocarbon recovery. The facility is part of the extensive oil infrastructure in Oklahoma, a state with a long history of petroleum production. Regulatory oversight is provided by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which enforces the Clean Air Act (CAA) and other federal environmental regulations. Typical extraction operations in this area involve drilling and well pad management, with produced water handling and emissions controls to comply with state and federal standards. As an oil extraction site, FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / BETTY PAD contributes to the regional energy supply and local economy. The facility's location in a rural area near BISON underscores the dispersed nature of oil extraction infrastructure. Environmental considerations include groundwater protection, air quality management, and land use impacts, all governed by regulatory frameworks aimed at minimizing ecological disruption.

The facility is located in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, within the Anadarko Basin, a region with extensive oil and gas activity. The local environment includes agricultural land and prairie ecosystems. Oil extraction operations can impact air quality through emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and methane, and water resources through potential spills or produced water management. Regulatory requirements under the EPA's CAA and state rules aim to mitigate these impacts.