Overview
FW Midcon I LLC operates the Auld 1H 3 Wilson 3 5 3 7H Wilson 3 5 3 oil extraction site near Bailey, Oklahoma. This operational facility is part of the United States' extensive oil infrastructure in Grady County.
FW Midcon I LLC operates the Auld 1H 3 Wilson 3 5 3 7H Wilson 3 5 3 oil extraction site near Bailey, Oklahoma. This facility is situated in Grady County, a region with active oil and gas production within the United States. The site is classified under NAICS codes 211111 (Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction), 211120 (Natural Gas Liquid Extraction), and 211130 (Natural Gas Extraction), indicating its role in hydrocarbon recovery. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state-level Oklahoma Corporation Commission rules. Oil extraction sites in this region typically employ conventional drilling and completion techniques, with horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing common in the area. This facility is part of the broader oil infrastructure in Oklahoma, a state with a long history of petroleum production. Its location in rural Grady County reflects the dispersed nature of extraction sites across the region. The site's operations support domestic energy supply and local economic activity, while being subject to environmental regulations governing air emissions, water management, and land use.
Environmental context
The facility is located in a rural area of Grady County, Oklahoma, characterized by agricultural land and scattered oil and gas wells. The region's semi-arid climate and reliance on groundwater resources make proper well construction and spill prevention critical. Oil extraction activities can impact local air quality through volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions and require careful management of produced water to protect surface and groundwater. The site's proximity to rural communities necessitates adherence to state and federal environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
The site is located near Bailey, Oklahoma, in Grady County, approximately 0.82 miles northwest of the intersection of E1560 and N2970 roads.
This facility is an oil extraction site that produces crude petroleum and natural gas, operating under NAICS codes for crude petroleum and natural gas extraction.
Oil extraction sites in Oklahoma are regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for air emissions and water discharges, and by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission for well permitting and production oversight.
Common concerns include air emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), potential groundwater contamination from spills or leaks, and management of produced water and drilling waste.
The site is part of the extensive network of oil extraction wells in Oklahoma, contributing to domestic crude oil production and supporting the regional energy supply chain.
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