Overview
FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / CAROLYN 27 M1H is an oil extraction facility located near Bison, Oklahoma, United States. The plant is operational and contributes to the region's oil production.
FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / CAROLYN 27 M1H is an oil extraction facility situated in Garfield County, near Bison, Oklahoma. The facility operates within the United States' mature oil and gas sector, which is regulated by federal and state agencies including the EPA and Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The plant's NAICS codes (211111 and 211120) indicate crude petroleum and natural gas extraction activities. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the Clean Air Act and state-level oil and gas regulations. Typical oil extraction operations in Oklahoma involve conventional and unconventional methods, with many wells using enhanced oil recovery techniques. The plant's scale is consistent with small to medium-sized extraction sites common in the region. Environmental considerations for oil extraction facilities include groundwater protection, air emissions management, and produced water disposal. The facility's location in a rural area with agricultural land use may influence local environmental monitoring. The plant plays a role in maintaining domestic oil supply and supporting local employment.
Environmental context
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma operate in a region with significant oil and gas activity, where groundwater protection and air quality are key environmental concerns. The facility's location in Garfield County, an area with mixed agricultural and industrial land use, requires adherence to state and federal regulations for spill prevention, emission controls, and waste management. The proximity to rural communities may necessitate additional monitoring for noise and air impacts.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located near Bison, Oklahoma, in Garfield County, at approximately 0.1 mile northeast of E0580 Road and N2960 Road.
It is an oil extraction facility, classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Extraction).
The facility is currently operational.
Oil extraction facilities in Oklahoma must comply with federal regulations such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act, as well as state regulations enforced by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, including rules on well construction, produced water disposal, and spill prevention.
Common environmental concerns include groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, air emissions from equipment and flaring, and management of produced water. Facilities must implement monitoring and mitigation measures to address these risks.
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