Overview
FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / T MACK 26 35 PAD is an oil extraction facility in BISON, Oklahoma, USA. It operates within the Mid-Continent oil region, contributing to domestic crude production.
FORMENTERA OPERATIONS / T MACK 26 35 PAD is an oil extraction facility located in BISON, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States. The facility is part of the broader oil and gas infrastructure in the Mid-Continent region, which has a long history of petroleum production. As an operational oil extraction site, it contributes to the local and national energy supply. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Oil extraction in this region typically involves conventional drilling and production techniques, with wells targeting formations such as the Mississippian Lime or the Woodford Shale. The NAICS code 211120 indicates support activities for oil and gas extraction, suggesting the pad may serve multiple wells. The environmental context includes potential impacts on local water resources and air quality, managed through state and federal permits. The facility's location in a rural area of Kingfisher County means it is subject to state-level regulations on well spacing, flaring, and waste management. Its operational status indicates ongoing production, supporting the regional economy and energy infrastructure.
Environmental context
The facility is situated in the Southern Great Plains, a region with semi-arid climate and sensitive groundwater resources. Oil extraction activities can pose risks to water quality through potential spills or improper disposal of produced water. Air emissions from drilling and production equipment, including volatile organic compounds and methane, are regulated under EPA's New Source Performance Standards. The site's proximity to agricultural land requires careful management to minimize conflicts with farming operations.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 0.25 MI W OF E MARSHALL RD/N2920 RD in BISON, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma, United States.
It is an oil extraction facility that produces crude oil from wells on the pad, operating under NAICS code 211120 (Support Activities for Oil and Gas Extraction).
The facility is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for air emissions and water discharges, and by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for well operations and production.
Common concerns include groundwater contamination from spills or improper disposal of produced water, air emissions from flaring and equipment, and land disturbance from well pad construction.
Pads in this region typically host multiple wells, with production ranging from tens to hundreds of barrels per day per well, depending on the formation.
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