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

FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / MARKES PAD is an oil extraction facility located in Bison, Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is operational and situated in a region known for its active oil and gas production, contributing to the local energy supply chain. The facility operates under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction) and 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction). In the United States, oil extraction facilities are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Water Act, as well as state-level agencies such as the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Typical extraction methods in this region include conventional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, with associated infrastructure for separation and storage. The facility's location in Garfield County places it within the broader context of Oklahoma's oil and gas industry, which has significant economic and environmental implications. The region's geology supports both conventional and unconventional extraction, and the facility's operations are subject to spill prevention and response regulations under the EPA's Oil Pollution Prevention regulations.

The facility is located in a region with a history of oil and gas extraction, which can pose risks of soil and groundwater contamination from spills or leaks. The local environment includes agricultural land and rural communities, where air emissions from extraction activities may affect air quality. Regulatory oversight by the EPA and state authorities aims to mitigate these impacts through permitting and monitoring requirements.